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"Burton's reticent treatment of the supernumerary features" and of the cast iron gates and railings was "greatly admired".At Hyde Park Corner, the King required "some great ceremonial outwork that would be worthy of the new palace that lay to its rear". He accepted Burton's proposal for a gateway, a classical screen and a triumphal arch. Those approaching Buckingham Palace from the north would pass first through the screen, then through the arch, before turning left to descend Constitution Hill and enter the forecourt of Buckingham Palace through

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