medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
On 08/01/12, Christopher Crockett wrote:
> From: "Kleinbauer, W. Eugene" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> > The 4th century church of S. Lorenzo in Milan had four corner towers
> integrated into the fabric of the structure; one of the 4 towers still
> preserves its original masonry for over 22 meters: see W. Eugene Kleinbauer,
> "Aedita in turribus: The Superstructure of the Early Christian Church of San
> Lorenzo in Milan," GESTA, vol. 15, no. ½ (1976).
>
> pp. 1-9.
>
> http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp
>
> (i can send a copy to anyone who needs one and is not a subscriber)
>
> >The function of these towers remains a puzzle.
>
> http://wiki-images.enotes.com/3/33/Milano_Lorenzomaggiore.01.JPG
That view gives a good impression of the placement of the four towers. The one with the original masonry for over 22 meters is, I believe, the one seen at right here (the northeast tower):
http://www.arte.it/foto/orig/57/2469-1568_-_Milano_-_Absidi_di_san_Lorenzo_-_Foto_Giovanni_Dall_27Orto_-_18-May-2007.jpg
TinyURL for that:
http://tinyurl.com/d3lzmoc
Best,
John Dillon
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