Britton, John: Chronological history and graphic illustrations of christian architecture in England: embracing a critical inquiry into the rise, progress, and perfection of this species of architecture (London: Nattali, 1835)

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for roli^iou8 wor8bip and eoromonio8, and tbat appropriate for habitation. ^0
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8axon8, or ^.n^lo-^orman8 ; but we believe tbat ooolo8ia8tical 8truoturo8 enAa^ed
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of tbo pooplo witb wbom it originated, and b^ an acquaintance witb tboir mannor8
and cu8tom8. 1bi8 inquiry mu8t be replete witb amu8ement and induction, if
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