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The organisation of the office varied but latterly it was headed by a Surveyor and administered by a Comptroller. In 1782 these offices were merged into Surveyor-General and Comptroller. From 1761 there were named Architects. The office also had posts of Secretary, Master Mason and Master Carpenter.


Surveyor of the King's Works




Comptroller of the King's Works




Surveyor-General and Comptroller



Architects of the Works



Secretary to the Board of Works



REFERENCES

  • H.M. Colvin , ''A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840'' (1997) ISBN 0-300-07207-4

  • H.M. Colvin, ''The History of the King's Works'', London : H.M.S.O, (1963) to (1982)

  • --- ISBN 0-11-670571-X

  • --- ISBN 0-11-670568-X (v.3,pt 1)

  • --- ISBN 0-11-670832-8 (v.4,pt 2)

  • --- ISBN 0-11-670571-X (v.5)

  • --- ISBN 0-11-670286-9 (v.6)

  • --- ISBN 0-11-671116-7 (Plans 5-7)