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PLATE V. 



Viezu of the Stables, Riifford A bbey, Notts. 



THIS drawing shows some old stables which the author partly 

 restored for a gentleman in Nottinghamshire some time ago. 

 The square form of this building is not favourable to any architectural 

 effect, although some might prefer the simplicity of such a work. But 

 the utter want of anything to relieve the monotony of the front, or any 

 projection or irregularity of plan to produce the effect of light and 

 shade, is an architectural defect at once to be detected, and certainly 

 cannot be recommended in the construction of a new building. Being 

 an old building, however, it was thought desirable to preserve its 

 former character as much as possible. The stables were built in the 

 reign of Henry VHL, and although the edifice seemed to have been 

 fairly well cared for, it had gradually fallen into decay. There is 

 accommodation for twenty-eight horses, and the quadrangle is entered 

 by an archway on each of three sides. It is built of red brick and 

 stone dressings. 



