The Castles and Abbeys of England: From the National Records, Early Chronicles, and Other Standard Authors : Illustrated by Upwards of Two Hundred Engravings, Volum 2 |
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Pągina 3
The nave and aisles are nearly all that remain of the original edifice . * The
church has disappeared ; but the pillars which supported the * Longitudo
ecclesię prioratus Chepstow , 50 virgę . latitudo eccl . prędictę , 33 virgę . -
Will . de Worc .
The nave and aisles are nearly all that remain of the original edifice . * The
church has disappeared ; but the pillars which supported the * Longitudo
ecclesię prioratus Chepstow , 50 virgę . latitudo eccl . prędictę , 33 virgę . -
Will . de Worc .
Pągina 4
1 1 central tower are still preserved on the eastern extremity , and convey some
idea of the massive strength of the original edifice . The western porch is justly
admired for its zigzag tracery ; and , in this respect , it presents one of the finest ...
1 1 central tower are still preserved on the eastern extremity , and convey some
idea of the massive strength of the original edifice . The western porch is justly
admired for its zigzag tracery ; and , in this respect , it presents one of the finest ...
Pągina 32
The latter , as the work of the work of man , and a prey to neglect and violence ,
have disappeared or crumbled into ruins ; but the former , as the work of God ,
has lost nothing of its original beauty . The woods that curtain the scene ; the river
...
The latter , as the work of the work of man , and a prey to neglect and violence ,
have disappeared or crumbled into ruins ; but the former , as the work of God ,
has lost nothing of its original beauty . The woods that curtain the scene ; the river
...
Pągina 38
The four lofty arches which supported the tower , spring high in the air , reduced
to narrow rims of stone , yet still preserving their original form . The arches and
pillars of the transepts are complete : the shapes of all the windows may yet be ...
The four lofty arches which supported the tower , spring high in the air , reduced
to narrow rims of stone , yet still preserving their original form . The arches and
pillars of the transepts are complete : the shapes of all the windows may yet be ...
Pągina 39
... with a smooth verdant turf , which , by keeping the original level of the church ,
exhibits the beauty of its proportions , heightens the effect of the gray stone ,
gives relief to the clustered pillars , and affords an easy access to every part .
... with a smooth verdant turf , which , by keeping the original level of the church ,
exhibits the beauty of its proportions , heightens the effect of the gray stone ,
gives relief to the clustered pillars , and affords an easy access to every part .
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The Castles and Abbeys of England: From the National Records, Early ..., Volum 1 William Beattie Visualització completa - 1851 |
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