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at Gloucester (1337-1377) (Woodcut ISTo. 813). In this instance the
roof is almost a tunnel-vault with the window spaces cutting into it, so
as to leave nearly one-third of the space unbroken ; and, as the whole is
covered with ric-h and appropriate tracery, the effect is highly pleasing.
Bk. VII. Ch. III. YAULTS. 359
of the “severeys,” or inverted pyramids, formed a very obvious defect.
It was, however, easily remedied when once perceived. The earliest
example of its successful removal is probably in the roof of the choir
Kave ol Linculn Caihedral. (Cath. Hb.)
roof is almost a tunnel-vault with the window spaces cutting into it, so
as to leave nearly one-third of the space unbroken ; and, as the whole is
covered with ric-h and appropriate tracery, the effect is highly pleasing.
Bk. VII. Ch. III. YAULTS. 359
of the “severeys,” or inverted pyramids, formed a very obvious defect.
It was, however, easily remedied when once perceived. The earliest
example of its successful removal is probably in the roof of the choir
Kave ol Linculn Caihedral. (Cath. Hb.)