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Reference number

SM volume 59/67

Purpose

[28] Design for south entrance front

Aspect

A View pf Ramsey Abbey with additions

Inscribed

as above, W.H.Fellows Esqre

Signed and dated

  • 01/09/1804
    Sepr 1st 1804

Medium and dimensions

Pen, sepia, yellow, blue and green washes with triple ruled and sepia wash border, on laid paper (206x374)

Hand

Soane office

Notes

The south front of the old building was kept as seen here together with the new addition on its flank. See also drawings [22] and [23].

Level

Drawing

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