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Title: An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture
Year: 1877 (1870s)
Authors: Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884
Subjects: Architecture, Gothic
Publisher: Oxford: J. Parker and Co.
Contributing Library: Getty Research Institute
Digitizing Sponsor: Getty Research Institute

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was commenced; itis one of the best specimens of rich Norman work, and wascompleted in 1148. St. Cross Church, near Winchester, wasfounded in 1136; much of the early part is very plain, part of itis transitional, but the work appears to have been suspendedfor several years, probably for want of funds. In 1148, St. Au- p Mon. Ang., vol. v. p. 299. i Ibid., vol. vi. p. 294. This has, unfortunately, now been restored^ and can no longer bedepended on. NORMAN DOORWAYS. 59 gustines Priory, Bristol, was founded; the gateway and thechapter-house are fine examples of late, rich Norman work.Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, was removed to its present site in1152, and the church finished in 1182; part of the work is goodNorman, and the later part transitional. Bayeux Cathedral, inNormandy, was partly rebuilt between 1160 and 1170; the archesof the nave, of this period, are of late and rich Norman work. The Rich Doorways form one of the most import-ant features of late i^orman work; they are generally
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33. West Doorway, Iffley Churcli, Oxfordsliire, c. 1160. 6o NORMAN WINDOWS. round-headed, very deeply recessed, and frequentlyhave shafts in the jambs. The tympanum is frequentlyfilled with rich sculpture, which becomes deeper andbetter executed as the style advances. The mouldingsare numerous, but not of much variety in section,consisting chiefly of round and quarter-round members,but all preserving a general square outline. Thesemouldings, however, as well as the jambs and shafts,are frequently entirely overlaid with ornament, which,

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