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Reference number

SM 40/4/14

Purpose

[2] Measured site survey

Aspect

Plan of the Old Buildings

Scale

bar scale of 1/6 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

as above, Messrs Peters & Co - Fountain Court, labelled: Gateway, Baptist Head Coffee House, Passage and dimensions given

Medium and dimensions

Pen and red pen, pricked for transfer on laid paper with one fold mark (554 x 684)

Hand

Soane Office

Notes

It is not known whether this drawing was made for Jackson or for Messrs Peters and Richards since 'Messrs Peters & Co' was probably added to the drawing later. Surveying the irregular site must have been a challenge. Diagonal measurements were made for two reasons - one being greater accuracy, the other being to calculate the angles at the corners of the rooms.

Level

Drawing

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