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The ancient churches and cathedrals of England's towns and
countryside are among the glories of our national heritage, the
church spire one of the quintessential features of the landscape.
Yet how were our ancestors able to construct these often
substantial edifices without the benefit of modern techniques? How
did medieval masons plan, design and oversee their construction?
What methods of construction were used to achieve the magnificent
church spires and ceilings that we marvel at today? Geoffrey R.
Sharpe brings more that forty years of experience of managing and
caring for historic buildings to provide a unique guide to the
design and construction of our historic churches and cathedrals.
Building a cathedral could require a workforce of 300 to 400 men,
the quarrying of 80,000 tons of stone and involve the felling of
1500 trees. How all this was organized, managed and realized is
explained in this compelling volume. The author deals with all
aspects - from original planning and preparation, to the final
construction and decoration. The layout and choice of materials,
the construction of the foundations, walls and ceilings, the work
of the highly skilled medieval masons, blacksmiths and carpenters
are all described and explained. Individual aspects of church
architecture such as corbels, tracery and windows, as well as
important features of church interiors such as galleries, burial
vaults and screens are included. And in a final chapter the author
shows the reader how to assess the history and development of a
church from the constructional and architectural clues contained
within its features. The result is a work that will add a whole new
dimension to understanding English church building and
architecture.
The ancient churches and cathedrals of England's towns and
countryside are among the glories of our national heritage. Yet how
were our ancestors able to construct these often substantial
edifices without the benefit of modern techniques? How did the
medieval masons plan, design and oversee their construction? What
methods of construction were used by the medieval carpenters to
realise the magnificent roofs and ceilings we see today? In this
unique guide, Geoffrey R. Sharpe brings forty years experience of
caring for historic buildings to show us how, from the original
planning and preparation to the final construction and decoration.
In a final chapter the author shows the reader how to assess the
history and development of a church from the constructional and
architectural clues contained within its features. The result is a
work that adds a whole new dimension to our understanding of
English church building and architecture.
No other country offers so rich and varied a heritage of
traditional buildings as England. From windmills to water mills,
cottages to castles, dovecotes to beeboles a wealth of treasures
await discovery. Drawing upon forty years' experience of caring for
historic structures Geoffrey R. Sharpe provides a simple but
informed guide to these delights and curiosities of the English
countryside. He explains not just the purpose of these buildings
but the part they played in the history of the countryside, showing
how the buildings evolved and the ways in which people lived and
worked in them. He uses his expert knowledge to explain the
differences in materials, how they were worked, and the many
regional variations to be enjoyed. The result is an invaluable
guide that will enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation
of England's rich and varied heritage.
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