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title: Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches
author: C J Cox
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18876/development-of-church-layout-in-medieval-english-c/
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updated: 2024-04-24
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# Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches

_Authored by C J Cox_

## Image File

[![Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18876.jpeg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18876.jpeg)

## Image Caption

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.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Cox, C. J. (2024, April 24). Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18876/development-of-church-layout-in-medieval-english-c/>
### Chicago
Cox, C J. "Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 24, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18876/development-of-church-layout-in-medieval-english-c/>.
### MLA
Cox, C J. "Development of Church Layout in Medieval English Churches." *World History Encyclopedia*, 24 Apr 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18876/development-of-church-layout-in-medieval-english-c/>.

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