Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Saxon Characteristics (architectural).

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


Saxon Characteristics (architectural).

(1) The quoining consists of a long stone set at the corner, and a short one lying on it and bonding into the wall.	1
(2) The use of large heavy blocks of stone in some parts, while the rest is built of Roman bricks.	2
(3) An arch with straight sides to the upper part instead of curves.	3
(4) The absence of buttresses.	4
(5) The use in windows of rude balusters.	5
(6) A rude round staircase west of the tower, for the purpose of access to the upper floors.	6
(7) Rude carvings in imitation of Roman work. (Rickman.)	7

Saxon Castles.

Saxon Duke (in Hudibras).

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