perpendicular style

Noun

Meaning

a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

perpendicular English-Gothic English-Gothic architecture

Hypernyms

gothic Gothic architecture

Examples

This edifice, in the Perpendicular style, opened for public worship in 1821, occupies the site of the ancient chancel and transepts, though differing in style and proportions from the original structure. Source: Internet

The tower is "broad and strong" (Pevsner) and the exterior of the aisles are ornamented in Sedding's version of the Perpendicular style. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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