THE

Architectural Antiquities

OF

GREAT BRITAIN,

REPRESENTED AND ILLUSTRATED

IN A SERIES OF

VIEWS, ELEVATIONS, PLANS, SECTIONS,

AND DETAILS,

OF VARIOUS

Ancient English Edifices:

WITH HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNTS OF EACH.

BY

JOHN BRITTON, F. S. A.

VOL. II.

€ London:

PRINTED FOR LONGMAN, HURST, REES, AND ORME, PATERNOSTER-ROW; J. TAYLOR,
ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY, 59, HIGH-HOLBORN;

AND THE AUTHOR.

ΤΟ

THOMAS HOPE, ESQ.

THE

SIR,

HE present Volume is respectfully submitted to your kind attention and patronage; and though it may not be so peculiarly attractive and interesting as many of those splendid works which illustrate the fine arts of Greece and Rome, yet I am persuaded that you will examine, and appreciate its contents with candour and discrimination.

Zealously attached to the fine arts and literature of the kingdom, you justly consider it a duty, and fortunately feel it a pleasure, to encourage and animate the ardour of those persons who are engaged in such pursuits. Surrounded by a splendid collection of works in ancient art, accustomed to examine and admire the finest specimens of Grecian architecture and sculpture, and with a choice selection of the best publications richly embellished, I could scarcely flatter myself with a hope that the present Volume would afford you a moment's amusement, or be worthy your attention, had I not known that you have already spoken favourably of the execution and subjects of this work. Besides, the liberal sentiments expressed in your own publications, manifest the most enlightened and patriotic motives; and no one can be better qualified to appreciate the subject, which I am endeavouring to develope, than him who has carefully, and critically examined the ancient architecture of Greece, Italy, and Western Europe. Having also experienced the difficulties of conducting two