East–west section through the internal recess of the west door

WRE/3/4/5

1685–86

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, Unidentified draughtsman associated with west end and dome (fl. c.1685–91)

Pen and brown ink over pencil under-drawing, with grey wash. Laid paper. 23.9 x 12.6 cm. No watermark.

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WRE/3/3/9, WRE/3/3/13, WRE/5/1/5