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may dictate. But, though masonry will form 

 the basis, I should prefer having the battle- 

 ments of timber, which should overhang the 

 masonry beneath. Many examples of such 

 construction are to be met with in unfre- 

 quented country roads. 



The same principle will apply to foot- 

 bridges, as to those we have been considering. 

 The beautiful Paladian bridge at Wilton is 

 in perfect harmony with the mansion, and 

 with the magnificent cedars which accompany 

 it; but were a wood-walk in the same do- 

 main interrupted by a stream, the bridge 

 should be of the simplest character, in com- 

 pliance with the scene. 



I am not fond of what is termed a rustic 

 bridge, as lightness I conceive to be essential 

 to such a structure. Neither would I have 

 an iron bridge in such a situation, as it wears 

 too dressed an appearance. 



It is desirable, that in proportion to the 

 size of the domain, its influence in improve- 

 ment should be extended to the scenery 

 around it; which scenery will frequently 

 include the village. 



Villages may be divided into the regular 

 and irregular. The irregular village is doubt- 



