John Lewyn
English master mason
John Lewyn was an English master mason of the late 14th century, responsible for major works at Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Carlisle Castle, Bolton Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle. He was considered the pre-eminent master mason of that time in the north of England.[1][2] Lewyn vaulted the Prior's Kitchen at Durham with star vaulting.[2]
References
- ^ Curl, James Stevens; Wilson, Susan (2016). Oxford Dictionary of Architecture. Oxford University Press. p. 439. ISBN 978-0-19-967499-2.
- ^ a b Acland, James H. (1972). Medieval Structure: The Gothic Vault. University of Toronto Press. p. 139. ISBN 0-8020-1886-6.
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