Decorated style

British  

noun

1. a 14th-century style of English architecture characterized by the ogee arch, geometrical tracery, and floral decoration

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Example Sentences

In the western bay is the original Norman window, the others being filled with modern tracery of Decorated style.

From Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch by Haslehust, E. W.

It is in the Decorated style, dates from the time of Edward III., and is said to have been designed by William of Wykeham for Queen Philippa.

From Our Homeland Churches and How to Study Them by Heath, Sidney

The north transept is by Bishop Aquablanca, 1245-1268, whilst the south-east transept dates from the Late Decorated style.

From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George

The Roman Catholic cathedral is in the Decorated style, and was consecrated in 1873.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

Between 1360 and 1399 the Decorated style gave place to the Perpendicular, which prevailed from 1377 to 1547, and was an exclusively English style.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various