Finished elevation and plan of the south-east or north-east corner bastion, as executed

WRE/2/1/7

1675

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, Edward (c.1622–1675) Woodroofe

Pen and brown ink over pencil under drawing, with pencil shading and additions. 39.3 x 25.8 cm. Watermark: Strasbourg lily WR.

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