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or heraldic beasts, were placed on top of the piers, as 

 shown in the accompanying illustrations. Covered 

 gateways were also surmounted 

 with ornaments. Interesting exam- 

 ples are to be seen in many places. 

 A terrace was usually intimately 

 connected with the house, on a 

 vantage ground at least three feet 

 above the level of the garden. Its 

 extent varied according to the 

 size of the neighbouring buildings and the exigencies 

 of the location, and the width depended upon the 

 length. The edge was protected by a parapet orna- 

 mented by stone balustrades or openwork. The sur- 

 face of the ground might 

 be covered either with grass 

 or gravel, and was some- 

 times bordered with flowers. 

 Such a terrace added much 

 to the dignity of a mansion, 

 and often furnished a most 

 attractive view of the garden 

 and the surrounding country. At Haddon Hall is a 

 very beautiful and familiar terrace shaded by some fine 

 old trees. Another well-known example is at the Hall, 

 Bradford-on-Avon. At Bramshill the terrace serves as 

 a bowling-green, and is furnished with seats in niches 



Terraces. 



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