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LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 



fices, (except Norman buildings,) were lancet-shaped or high 

 pointed, in the 13th century; four centered or low arched, 

 in the times of Henry VII. and VIII. and finally square- 

 headed, as in most domestic buildings of later date. 



Castellated Gothic is easily known at first sight by the 

 line of battlements cut out of the solid parapet wall, which 

 surmounts the outline of the building in every part. These 

 generally conceal the roof, which is low, and were original- 

 ly intended as a shelter to those engaged in defending the 



ffie. 31. The Caslellatcil mode.] 



building against assaults. Modern buildings in the castella- 

 ted style, without sacrificing almost every thing to strength, 

 as was once necessary, preserve the general character of the 

 ancient castle, while they combine with it almost every mod- 

 ern luxury. In their exteriors we perceive strong and mas- 

 sive octagonal or circular towers, rising boldly, with corbel- 

 led or projecting cornices, above the ordinary level of the 

 building. The windows are either pointed or square-headed, 

 or perhaps a mixture of both. The porch rises into a turret- 

 ed and embattled gateway, and all the offices and out-build- 

 ings connected with the main edifice, are constructed in a 

 style corresponding to that exhibited in the main body of the 

 building. The whole is placed on a distinct and firm ter- 



