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[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.
Level
Drawing
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