Illustrated Dictionary of British Churches - Archivolt Definition

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Archivolt

Concentric bands of moulding on a classical arch. These are often most profuse on Romanesque churches, or on later large church doorways.

Related: Arch   Romanesque  




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This fourth son of Edward III was virtual ruler of England from 1371-1399



21 May, 1471

Henry VI killed at Tower of London

Henry's murder neatly coincided with the triumphant arrival in London of Edward of York (soon to become Edward IV)

This king married Elizabeth of York, uniting the houses of York and Lancaster, and ending the Wars of the Roses



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