Fig. 321.—Kelso Abbey. Plan at Triforium Level, showing Passages in Walls, &c.
of designing such elevations. The north transept shows the early manner of dividing the façade into several stories, piled one above the other; while the west front, which is chiefly in the transition style, indicates the beginning of the later form of façade, in which the whole front is treated as a single design.
The west doorway and the north door-piece are especially interesting. The former is a remarkably rich specimen of the elaborate carved work which characterised the late Norman period. Unfortunately, the south half of this door-piece has perished. But, from what remains (see [Fig. 315.]), it is evident that it consisted of a large door-piece, or quasi-porch, projecting upwards of 5 feet, and finished with a sloping gable, with
Fig. 322.—Kelso Abbey. Plan at Clerestory Level, showing Passages in Walls, &c.
stone roof. The jambs (see [Fig. 316.]) contained five detached shafts set in nooks, and having Norman bases and carved caps. Over each of these shafts there springs a circular order, carved with rich Norman ornament, now, however, very much decayed. The jambs of the doorway also formed moulded shafts, supporting their order in the arch.
The door-piece in the north wall of the transept (see [Fig. 318.]) is also a prominent feature. It projects about 4 feet 6 inches from the main wall, is carried up two stories, and is roofed in with a sloping stone roof.