Monckton, Linda (1999) Late Gothic architecture in South West England : four major centres of building activity at Wells, Bristol, Sherbourne and Bath. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

By 1360 the Perpendicular style was established as the successor to Decorated architecture. During the subsequent one hundred and eighty years, until the Reformation, major building work was carried out at four great churches in the south west of England. The complete reconstructions of St Mary Redcliffe, Sherborne Abbey and Bath Abbey, and considerable work to the precinct at Wells Cathedral during this period, form the basis for this thesis. Through a study of each of these major centres, the issues of workshop identity and stylistic trendsetters are considered. It is shown how the interpretation of documentary evidence has impeded an understanding of these buildings, which can be revealed by an analysis of the fabric. Based primarily on a methodology of buildings archaeology and assessment of moulding profiles, traditional assumptions concerning the chronology and patronage are challenged. The new chronology for works at Sherborne Abbey, and the redating of the commencement of Bath Abbey further our understanding of the nature of masons' workshops, patronage and stylistic development within a regional context. Introspection in masons' workshops during the 15th century, and retrospection in later design in the region, demonstrates a reliance on the innovations of the 14th century, and the significance of the parish church tradition in the region, respectively. The thesis concludes with a discussion on the influence of major church workshops on domestic architecture, and the impact of the dissemination of the lodges in the early 16th century.

Item Type:	Thesis or Dissertation (PhD)
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Church architecture -- England -- West Country, Architecture, Gothic -- Perpendicular style -- England -- West Country, Bath Abbey (Bath, England) -- Design and construction, St. Mary Redcliffe (Church : Bristol, England) -- Design and construction, Sherborne Abbey -- Design and construction, Wells Cathedral -- Design and construction
Date:	May 1999
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Department of History of Art
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Morris, Richard K.
Extent:	2 v. (400 ; 258 leaves)
Language:	eng
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/34754

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