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Book Synopsis
This guidance describes a method of recording historic buildings for the purpose of historical understanding using analytical site drawing and measuring by hand.

The techniques described here have a long tradition of being used to aid understanding by observation and close contact with building fabric. They can be used by all involved in making records of buildings of all types and ages, but are particularly useful for vernacular buildings and architectural details which are crucial to the history of a building or site. .

Record drawings are best used alongside other recording techniques such as written reports and photography or to supplement digital survey data. They can also be used as a basis for illustrations that disseminate understanding to wider audiences.


Table of Contents
Introduction
Case Study 1 - Low Park, Alston Moor, Alston, Cumbria
Fieldwork: site sketching and hand measuring
Case Study 2 - 33 High Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Measured drawings
Case Study 3 - Nappa Hall, Askrigg, North Yorkshire
Bird’s-eye views, 3D drawings and reconstructions
Case Study 4 - Old Manor House, Manningham, Bradford
Completing the drawing
Conclusion
References
Glossary
Appendix: Drawing conventions

Drawing for Understanding: Creating Interpretive

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      Publisher Historic England
      Published 3 August 2016
      ISBN-13 9781848023888
      978-1848023888
      ISBN-10 184802388X
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      Drawing and drawings Illustration and drawing software Conservation of buildings and building materials

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This guidance describes a method of recording historic buildings for the purpose of historical understanding using analytical site drawing and measuring by hand.

      The techniques described here have a long tradition of being used to aid understanding by observation and close contact with building fabric. They can be used by all involved in making records of buildings of all types and ages, but are particularly useful for vernacular buildings and architectural details which are crucial to the history of a building or site. .

      Record drawings are best used alongside other recording techniques such as written reports and photography or to supplement digital survey data. They can also be used as a basis for illustrations that disseminate understanding to wider audiences.


      Table of Contents
      Introduction
      Case Study 1 - Low Park, Alston Moor, Alston, Cumbria
      Fieldwork: site sketching and hand measuring
      Case Study 2 - 33 High Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire
      Measured drawings
      Case Study 3 - Nappa Hall, Askrigg, North Yorkshire
      Bird’s-eye views, 3D drawings and reconstructions
      Case Study 4 - Old Manor House, Manningham, Bradford
      Completing the drawing
      Conclusion
      References
      Glossary
      Appendix: Drawing conventions

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