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college gateway, bristol.
75
But at this period it received an injury, which must hasten its destruction. In order
to ascend to the roof, the north window was cut down, and made into a door-way.
As the chapel already overhung its base, and was held together principally by the
strength of the side walls, it was impossible that such an injudicious alteration could
be made, without hazard to the whole fabric. The opposite, or south wall, is now
rent from the top to the bottom, and the joints of the beautiful vaulted roof are so
much opened as to admit the wind and water, which must soon decay and destroy it.
In the late mayoralty of George Edwards, Esq. the buttresses were carefully re-
paired ; and it is hoped that, before it be too late, some further means will be resorted
to for the preservation of this venerable and curious structure.
END OF THE ACCOUNT OF THE RED-MOUNT CHAPEL.
Ci)e College, or 3Pbfoep <§atetoap,
BRISTOL.
The accompanying prints represent the architectural features of a singular edifice ;
the history of which has never been clearly developed. The varied and dissimilar
styles of its architecture are calculated to excite curiosity, and the peculiar state of
preservation of the oldest parts, will be likely to perplex and astonish the antiquary.
In the upper portion of the building is displayed the characteristic style of the
fifteenth century, whilst the lower division has the leading features of the eleventh
and twelfth. Buildings of this period are, however, generally much mutilated, from
the corroding effects of weather, and from other causes ; but the mouldings and
architectural details of this gateway are peculiarly sharp, square, and perfect. This,
with the unusual forms of a few of the ornaments, induce some persons to believe
that the whole edifice is comparatively modern ; but imitative of older works. In
the chapter-house, attached to the cathedral, and in a gateway,* connected with the
* This is singular in the form of the arch, being obtusely pointed; but it has the same style of lozenged
ornament, and similar mouldings to the small semi-circular door on the north side of the College Gateway.
75
But at this period it received an injury, which must hasten its destruction. In order
to ascend to the roof, the north window was cut down, and made into a door-way.
As the chapel already overhung its base, and was held together principally by the
strength of the side walls, it was impossible that such an injudicious alteration could
be made, without hazard to the whole fabric. The opposite, or south wall, is now
rent from the top to the bottom, and the joints of the beautiful vaulted roof are so
much opened as to admit the wind and water, which must soon decay and destroy it.
In the late mayoralty of George Edwards, Esq. the buttresses were carefully re-
paired ; and it is hoped that, before it be too late, some further means will be resorted
to for the preservation of this venerable and curious structure.
END OF THE ACCOUNT OF THE RED-MOUNT CHAPEL.
Ci)e College, or 3Pbfoep <§atetoap,
BRISTOL.
The accompanying prints represent the architectural features of a singular edifice ;
the history of which has never been clearly developed. The varied and dissimilar
styles of its architecture are calculated to excite curiosity, and the peculiar state of
preservation of the oldest parts, will be likely to perplex and astonish the antiquary.
In the upper portion of the building is displayed the characteristic style of the
fifteenth century, whilst the lower division has the leading features of the eleventh
and twelfth. Buildings of this period are, however, generally much mutilated, from
the corroding effects of weather, and from other causes ; but the mouldings and
architectural details of this gateway are peculiarly sharp, square, and perfect. This,
with the unusual forms of a few of the ornaments, induce some persons to believe
that the whole edifice is comparatively modern ; but imitative of older works. In
the chapter-house, attached to the cathedral, and in a gateway,* connected with the
* This is singular in the form of the arch, being obtusely pointed; but it has the same style of lozenged
ornament, and similar mouldings to the small semi-circular door on the north side of the College Gateway.