Reference
R3/2256
Title
Crocker to Adam: estimate of new garden.
Date free text
21 Jan 1828
Production date
From: 1828 To: 1828
Scope and Content
Foundations of W., S. & E. walls going on; S. dug out; when finished Forbes can make his walks & the garden fit for company; complete walls next year.
Atkinson's estimate for the gardener's house is certainly not half-based on old materials. As the bricks are made, & lime comes from kiln, are they to be included in estimate? Omitting bricks, lime, sand:
£ £
Vinery: ironwork, glass, labour 630 bricks, lime, sand, carting 68
Peach-house 630 68
Gardener's house 680 136
N. & W. walls & coping 330 812
£2,270 £1,084
Roote says reservoir is 10 x 20 x 3½'(700 cub.ft.).
Level of description
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