English Gothic architecture Exeter Cathedral is built in this style, as is the crossing of Ely Cathedral, (including the famous octagonal lantern, built between 1322 and 1328 to replace the fallen central tower), three west bays of the choir and the Lady Chapel. In Scotland, Melrose Abbey was a noteworthy example, though much of it is now in ruins. The Perpendicular Gothic period (or simply Perpendicular) is the third historical division of English Gothic architecture, and is so-called because it is characterised by an emphasis on vertical lines. An alternative name, the Rectilinear, was suggested by Edmund Sharpe, and is preferred by some
Petropavl water tower used as a water distributor. Until the 1990s, the water tower was used to provide a reserve water reserve for the city's water supply and sewerage in case of fire or danger. The tower is constructed of brick with an octagonal form. It consists of five tiers connected by an internal staircase located along the walls. The entrance to the water tower is at the ground level. The interior space is illuminated through the window openings. The upper tier of the tower is lined with a wooden strip and has a walkway observation deck. Petropavl water tower The Petropavl water