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The chancel arch is probably of the 16th century, but some of the voussoirs may be of the 13th century. en.wikipedia.org

Generally, first-floor windows are rectangular and have flat arches of radiating brick voussoirs. en.wikipedia.org

The arch vault consists of large voussoirs and shows a comparatively flat profile (span to rise ratio 3:1). en.wikipedia.org

The windows on both floors are framed in dark red rubbed bricks with the central voussoir brick enlarged to appear as a keystone. en.wikipedia.org

It has a segmental arch with chamfered voussoirs and a roll-moulded dripstring above this, merging with a similar dripstring at rail-bed level. en.wikipedia.org

For aesthetic purposes, the keystone is sometimes larger than the other voussoirs, or embellished with a boss. en.wikipedia.org

Its lintel is 10 in thick and sits below 11 voussoirs, each about 8 in across. en.wikipedia.org

Its three segmental arches, with a total span of 17 m, are built of voussoirs covering the whole breadth of the bridge. en.wikipedia.org

They are complemented by a projecting keystone and radiating voussoirs. en.wikipedia.org

Consisting of 53 elements (voussoirs), the canopy is 100m ft long and 28m ft wide. en.wikipedia.org

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