Incomplete section through the transept wall and doorway, consistent with WRE/2/4/8 (10-ft opening)

WRE/2/4/11

1678

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

Pen and brown ink over incised lines and pencil. 33.3 x 14.3 cm. Watermark: Strasbourg lily WR.

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