Construction of the frieze, upper portico, west front, repairs

SPCAA/D/5/1/1/A

1896-1897

Pencil diagram on paper showing supporting arches above frieze. Hooks hanging down from the arches were drawn in blue ink.

Possibly executed under Penrose by an unknown draughtsman. Repairs carried out in 1896-7. Displays a diagram of supporting arch above frieze, also seen in a diagram of the West Portico.

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SPCAA/D/5/1/1/B, SPCAA/D/5/1/2/A