Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches

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Nick Miller
by C J Cox
published on 24 April 2024
Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches Download Full Size Image

The progression from a basic two-cell building to a more elaborate layout incorporating a divided chancel area, first one extra aisle, then two, plus side chapels. By stage 3 only a few elements (black outline) of the original structure remain.

Illustration between p. 66-67 of The parish church by C. J. Cox, London: Basford, 1914.

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Cox, C. J. (2024, April 24). Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18876/development-of-church-layout-in-medieval-english-c/

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Cox, C J. "Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 24, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18876/development-of-church-layout-in-medieval-english-c/.

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Cox, C J. "Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Apr 2024. Web. 26 Jul 2024.

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