Fig. 88. is the elevation of a Cyclopean cottage, designed by Mr. Wells, and erected under his direction, as a residence for an under gardener. The term Cyclopean, as here used, applies only to the lower part of the walls of the cottage, which are formed of large irregular blocks of sandstone, without the slightest indication of horizontal or vertical courses. The effect, as contrasted with the numerous straight perpendicular lines formed by the studwork in the upper part of the walls, and with the horizontal lines of the tiling of the roof, is exceedingly good. The studwork is filled in with brickwork plastered over; the smoothness and finished appearance of which, as contrasted with the rudeness of the Cyclopean part, produces a forcible, and at the same time pleasing, effect. A great beauty in this cottage results from the horizontal division of the main body of the roof; the upper part of which projects slightly over the lower part. The chimney top is massive, and original in design.
