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siderable degree the impression made by their general effect. 

 This is more obvious at Castle Howard than at Blenheim, 

 though it cannot fail to strike the minds of even common ob- 

 servers at both places. The simplicity and grandeur which 

 pervade the original Grecian style sufficiently shew that it is 

 not well adapted for private habitations, and particularly for 

 such as are used in this country, where every apartment re- 

 quires a fire-place, and consequently a chimney. It has been 

 introduced from the love of novelty, and not from a sense of 

 superior fitness ; for the variety allowed in the Gothic style of 

 houses prevalent in this country admits of every accommoda- 

 tion within, and is improved in the outline and external effect 

 by every chimney top, tower, or deviation from regularity. 

 This may be seen by comparing old mansions built in this style 

 with houses built in the Grecian manner at the same period, or 

 even at this day. Thus Condover, Ingestry, and Goggr, 

 may be compared to Hopton House, Wentworth, and Beau- 

 mont Hall. Still, however, general rules do not apply univer- 

 sally ; for in Harewood Hall the character of the Grecian style 

 is preserved in the external appearance ; and in the internal 

 arrangement, convenience and elegance are united, without loss 

 of space. 



The foregoing remarks refer to the Grecian style of building 

 in general. I may now proceed to notice some varieties of that 



