An architectural handbook of GLASTONBURY ABBEY - with a historical chronicle to the building

Glastonbury: Central Somerset Gazette, 1920. With preface to the third edition. The text has undergone careful revision, and the pictural projection of the ruins on the plan is now supplemented by an outline reconstruction of the whole exterior. Contents: I). Historical. 1). Introductory - history of earlier buildings. 2). The building of the abbey - Survey of the ruins - the destruction of the abbey. 3). Architectural influences - chart of reference to the works of the various abbots with dates. II). Architectural. 1). Saint Mary's chapel - crypt - plan of chapel. 2). The great church. 3). The Edgar chapel. 13 plates. With notes. Glastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. The ruins are now a grade I listed building, and a scheduled ancient monument and are open as a visitor attraction. 84 + (3) pag. . Third edition. Hard bound. Good condition/Cover illustrated. 21,5cmx14cm.