Revised part-section and internal elevation of the transept end, with 10-ft door opening

WRE/2/4/10

1678

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, Unidentified draughtsman (fl.1675–c.1687), Edward (c.1635–1695) Pearce

Pen and brown ink over pencil and incised lines, with additions in pencil. 40.7 x 27.2 cm. Countermark: IHS surmounted by cross, over IC.

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