The carving in stone was carried to a high degree of excellence, and is still in good preservation, as shown upon slabs, risers to steps, and on octangular columns of graceful proportions.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
Eight crocketed pinnacles are added to the spire, which is octangular, and has a row of crockets at each angle.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
There are three octangular compartments, and each is supported by eight slender columns.
"Old Church Lore"
William Andrews