William Smyth
William Smyth (fl. 1465 – died 1490) was an English gothic architect responsible for the work including the fan vaults at Wells Cathedral, Sherborne Abbey and Milton Abbey. He may also have been the architect of the Church of St Bartholomew, Crewkerne.
William Smyth
- Died
- 1490.
- Occupation
- architect.
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William Smyth (fl. 1465 – died 1490) was an English gothic architect responsible for the work including the fan vaults at Wells Cathedral, Sherborne Abbey and Milton Abbey. He may also have been the architect of the Church of St Bartholomew, Crewkerne.
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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Recorded as human. Institutional cataloguing adds that william Smyth is recorded with the occupation architect. It is also recorded that william Smyth is recorded with the gender male. Smyth died on 1 January 1490. The register further records that william Smyth. Smyth, William Henry, Admiral, F.R.S. Institutional cataloguing adds that a hero of Donegal: Dr. It is also recorded that answers for Patrick Smyth of Hillend, to the petition of Mr.
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