46
Number of chapels 25
Length of choir 130 140

(The old French foot is the equal of 1.06576 English feet.)

The above comparative measurements are given as being of the
contemporary types of English and French cathedrals, being nearly
approximate to each other as to the date of their erection and
measurements. The figures themselves are transcribed from a little-known
but thoroughly conscientious work by G. D. Whittington, entitled
"Contributions to an Ecclesiastical Survey of France."

IX

_French Metres Reduced to English Feet_

Metres English feet and Metres English feet and Metres English feet and
decimal parts decimal parts decimal parts

1 3.281 20 65.618 300 984.270

2 6.562 30 98.427 400 1312.360

3 9.843 40 131.236 500 1640.450

4 13.123 50 164.045 600 1968.539

5 16.404 60 196.854 700 2296.629

6 19.685 70 229.663 800 2624.719

7 22.966 80 262.472 900 2952.809

8 26.247 90 295.281 1000 3280.899

9 29.528 100 328.090

10 32.809 200 656.180

X

_A Brief Glossary of architectural terms, with popular definitions, as
applied to the components which compose the principal features of a
cathedral church_

[Illustration: NO. 1. GROUND PLAN]

A Lady-chapel The principal chapel, usually behind the
high altar, at the extremity or eastern end
of choir, dedicated to Our Lady (Notre
Dame)

B Transept The middle portion of a church, which projects
at right angles with the main body
of nave and choir

C Porch Usually the vestibule or receding doorway

D Lantern or crossing Where the transept crosses and joins choir
and nave, usually with windows, if a lantern
proper

E Choir That portion of the edifice in which are
stalls for the choristers, and cha