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Reference number

SM 30/2/1

Purpose

[1] Survey of Bentley Priory and surrounding properties in Stanmore

Aspect

Site plan
  • image SM 30/2/1

Scale

bar scale of 1/3 inch to 1 chain (66 feet)

Inscribed

To Watford, Bentley Corner, Line of parish, The New Road, Stanmore Liberty, The Old Road, Bently Lodge, Duke of Chandos, Line of Paleing, Mile Stone, Ft / 75, Line of Paleing, Clutterbuck Esqr, To London, Hemmings Esqr, Reference, Quantity of land the green - A R P / Line, Encloses - 6. 3 34 / Length of Old Road 41 Chains. 30 Sinks / Do of New Do - 41.0

Medium and dimensions

Pen, green and orange washes on wove paper (475 x 372)

Hand

unidentified

Notes

'Bently Lodge', the proposed dwelling, is located close to the Old Road from London to Watford. A New Road runs parallel but at a further distance from the house, probably a route preferred by the house's owner. Today, this road is the A4140.

Level

Drawing

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

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