England is a treasure trove of medieval architecture. Almost every village and town in the land holds a church that was built during the period, and their history is legible - to those who know how to look - in every triforium, blind arcade, nave, vault and hammerbeam roof.
By learning how to identify the stylistic phases that resulted from rapid shifts in architectural fashion, it can be possible to date each part of a church to within a decade or two; this book introduces all the key features of each succeeding style, from Anglo-Saxon and Norman through to the three great gothic styles, Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. It will be indispensible to anyone who enjoys exploring medieval churches and other buildings, and who wants to understand and appreciate their beauty more deeply.
