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ENGLISH MEDIAEVAL ARCHITECTURE


Geographical Influence:
  1. Dual influence in the formation of national characteristics.
  2. Isolation by sea promoted various characteristics time to time.
Geological Influence:


  1. Varied geological formation of Great Britain was responsible for the variety of materials employed in building. 
  2. Example: Bathe stone, granites, sandstone, marble, timber
Climatic Influence: 



  1. Temperate and humid climate of England with its searching winds and driving rain had its effect upon the plan and certain features of building. 
  2. Porches: planned at side aisle and are deep and narrow to act as screen against direct wind.
  3. Traceried Windows: offer light to the dull interior as there is absence of direct sunlight. 
  4. High pitched roof: to throw off snow and rain.  
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