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Old and New London
… bird that struts with such self-serene importance over the portal was the work of that great carver, Grinling Gibbons. …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… stairs (there are nineteen at present) led to the second portal, which was merely the entrance to the outer tower. This portal is of prodigious strength, and from the top of it the … the only entrance into the keep. This noble and lofty portal has had its arch adorned in a superb manner by short …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… of James II. health of Pope, Alexander Col. Mr. Portadown Portal, Mons. Port Mahon Porte, the Porter, Capt. Sir Charles …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Anne
… St. Mary's, plunder from and see Plunder. Port St. Piers Portal Porter, 2nd Lieut. (Fox's) Richard (Deputy-Lieut …
A History of the County of Somerset
… stood in 1723 and comprised a 'great gate' and a 'lesser portal' beside it. 47 L. Abrams, Anglo Saxon Glastonbury: …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the centre of the river front of this range is a handsome portal, leading into an inner quadrangle separating the wing … was rebuilt of Portland stone in 1814. On each side of the portal, which is ornamented with pilasters of the Corinthian … and pediment; in the tympanum on the eastern side of the portal are the figures of Mars and Fame, finely sculptured. …