Aylmer, John

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Aylmer, John (c.1471–1548). English master-mason. Partner of John Vertue, he contracted (1506) to build the vault of St George's Chapel, Windsor, Berks., including flying buttresses, cresting, etc. He also built the Savoy Hospital, London (1512–19), and carried out various works at the Tower of London.

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