Two illustrated articles from the Burlington magazine, 1925-6, describing Robert Grumbold's involvement with renaissance architecture in Cambridge at the beginning of the 18th century. Articles also describe his involvement in building projects at other Cambridge Colleges and other sites around the country. Also a digital photograph of his memorial in St. Boltoph's church graveyard. It is not known if he is buried there or not.
GRUMBOLD, Robert
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- Dates of Creation2011
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Administrative / Biographical History
Robert Grumbold was the Master mason in charge of designing and building the North (hall) range of Old Court. He was related to Thomas Grumbold who was the Master mason who designed and built Clare bridge and who is mentioned in the College building accounts CCAD/7/1/1/1. There is a memorial plaque to Robert Grumbold in the graveyard of St. Boltoph's church.
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Acc 2011-12/01-02