The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church

"The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church" by A. Hamilton Thompson is a study of how church designs in England changed over time, especially during the medieval period. The book looks at the different shapes and layouts of these churches, explaining how older styles affected later designs. Thompson wrote it to give students a clear understanding of English parish church architecture, an area previously not well covered in available books. He makes it clear that he is paying attention to ground plans, not elevation. He begins by discussing key styles like the basilican church.