Seaward Sussex - The South Downs from End to End by Edric Holmes
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Geology of the Downs Lewes The Eastern Downs The Brighton Downs Old and New Shoreham The Valley of the Arun Arundel Chichester Chichester Cathedral The Lowlands The Western Downs The Roads from London to the Downs ARCHITECTURAL TERMS _The following brief notes will assist the traveller who is not an expert, in arriving at the approximate date of ecclesiastical buildings._ SAXON 600-1066. Simple and heavy structure. Very small wall openings. Narrow bands of stone in exterior walls. NORMAN 1066-1150. Round arches. Heavy round or square pillars. Cushion capitals. Elaborate recessed doorways. Zig-zag ornament. TRANSITION 1150-1200. Round arched windows combined with pointed |
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