[9] Working drawing for the basement

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Reference number

SM 47/2/64

Purpose

[9] Working drawing for the basement

Aspect

Elevation of Catacombs; section; and wall-plan

Scale

bar scale of 2/3 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

as above, from the Plinth to the top of floor plate, level of altar floor the present, dimensions given

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, pen and wash on cartridge paper (439 x 323)

Hand

Soane office

Notes

The arches in SM 47/2/61 are 9 feet 6 inches and 16 feet 4 inches wide. This drawing corresponds with the section on SM 47/2/59, having half-arches forming the vaulted catacomb. Plans of the ground floor and basement are on SM 47/2/56 and SM 91/1/3a.

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Drawing

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