Peter Swallow, Ross Dallas, Sophie Jackson, David Watt

• Preface; Basic measured survey practice; Surveying equipment; Elementary land survey; Levelling; Preliminaries to the measured survey; Building measured survey I: Preparing sketches; Building measured survey II: measuring; Building measured survey III: Plotting and presentation; Surveying with instruments; Photographic based recording methods; Historic building recording; Appendix A: Hand signals; Appendix B: Ordnance Survey maps; Appendix C: Common Abbreviations; Appendix D: Setting out for common arch shapes; Appendix E: Common mouldings; Appendix F: Practical examples: using rod and tape; Appendix G: Practical examples: Plotting on the spot; Appendix H: Practical examples: recording a vernacular building; Appendix I: Procuring measured surveys; References; Bibliography; Index.

This work must be the supreme authority on the subject. ASCHB This is an excellent book for those involved in Buildings Archaeology, but read it before you commission or execute a buildings survey to remind you how a common sense approach can lead to a greater understanding and thereby protection of the historic environment. Buildings Archaeology Group This second edition book provides a broad and up to date examination of the many aspects of measuring and recording historic buildings. Although it assumes some existing knowledge of a highly technical subject, it is a book which can easily be read cover to cover by anyone wanting to grasp an overview of the methods and techniques available in this field. The authors manage to create a highly readable text interjected with good illustrative drawings, sketches and photographs, which provide the reader with a clear understanding of the subject within its broader context. Journal of Architectural Conservation To any individual who is interested in buildings and/or surveying, this publication is a must. Building Engineer

Peter Swallow, Ross Dallas, Sophie Jackson, David Watt

• Preface; Basic measured survey practice; Surveying equipment; Elementary land survey; Levelling; Preliminaries to the measured survey; Building measured survey I: Preparing sketches; Building measured survey II: measuring; Building measured survey III: Plotting and presentation; Surveying with instruments; Photographic based recording methods; Historic building recording; Appendix A: Hand signals; Appendix B: Ordnance Survey maps; Appendix C: Common Abbreviations; Appendix D: Setting out for common arch shapes; Appendix E: Common mouldings; Appendix F: Practical examples: using rod and tape; Appendix G: Practical examples: Plotting on the spot; Appendix H: Practical examples: recording a vernacular building; Appendix I: Procuring measured surveys; References; Bibliography; Index.

This work must be the supreme authority on the subject. ASCHB This is an excellent book for those involved in Buildings Archaeology, but read it before you commission or execute a buildings survey to remind you how a common sense approach can lead to a greater understanding and thereby protection of the historic environment. Buildings Archaeology Group This second edition book provides a broad and up to date examination of the many aspects of measuring and recording historic buildings. Although it assumes some existing knowledge of a highly technical subject, it is a book which can easily be read cover to cover by anyone wanting to grasp an overview of the methods and techniques available in this field. The authors manage to create a highly readable text interjected with good illustrative drawings, sketches and photographs, which provide the reader with a clear understanding of the subject within its broader context. Journal of Architectural Conservation To any individual who is interested in buildings and/or surveying, this publication is a must. Building Engineer

Peter Swallow, Ross Dallas, Sophie Jackson, David Watt

• Preface; Basic measured survey practice; Surveying equipment; Elementary land survey; Levelling; Preliminaries to the measured survey; Building measured survey I: Preparing sketches; Building measured survey II: measuring; Building measured survey III: Plotting and presentation; Surveying with instruments; Photographic based recording methods; Historic building recording; Appendix A: Hand signals; Appendix B: Ordnance Survey maps; Appendix C: Common Abbreviations; Appendix D: Setting out for common arch shapes; Appendix E: Common mouldings; Appendix F: Practical examples: using rod and tape; Appendix G: Practical examples: Plotting on the spot; Appendix H: Practical examples: recording a vernacular building; Appendix I: Procuring measured surveys; References; Bibliography; Index.

This work must be the supreme authority on the subject. ASCHB This is an excellent book for those involved in Buildings Archaeology, but read it before you commission or execute a buildings survey to remind you how a common sense approach can lead to a greater understanding and thereby protection of the historic environment. Buildings Archaeology Group This second edition book provides a broad and up to date examination of the many aspects of measuring and recording historic buildings. Although it assumes some existing knowledge of a highly technical subject, it is a book which can easily be read cover to cover by anyone wanting to grasp an overview of the methods and techniques available in this field. The authors manage to create a highly readable text interjected with good illustrative drawings, sketches and photographs, which provide the reader with a clear understanding of the subject within its broader context. Journal of Architectural Conservation To any individual who is interested in buildings and/or surveying, this publication is a must. Building Engineer