A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1892)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London ; Oxford : J. Parker · leaf 85
e or more small holes in the bottom to drain off moisture ; these coffins were never buried deeply in the ground; very frequently they were placed close to the surface, so that the lid was visible, and when within a church, formed part of the paving ; sometimes, in churches, they were placed… … Console, Palace of Diocletian. Construction of Walls. There are many different methods of constructing the walls of a building, which vary according to the materials employed, and also ac- cording to the date and the country. At first sight it may be thought that the best and cheapest mode of…
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