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When in London, he regularly attended meetings of the Royal Society.{{sfn|Piggott|1985|p=117}} In December 1741, he was appointed an associate member of the Egyptian Society, a group led by [[Lord Sandwich]] as its first president.{{sfn|Piggott|1985|pp=117–118}} Through the society, Stukeley became friends with the [[John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu|2nd Duke of Montagu]], regularly visiting the latter's home at [[Boughton House]], [[Northamptonshire]].{{sfn|Piggott|1985|pp=118–119}} Inspired by the medieval Gothic buildings, he began designing various Gothic plans of his own.{{sfn|Piggott|1985|pp=121–122}} This included a Gothic bridge and a mausoleum designed for the Duke of Montagu's estate, although neither were ever built.{{sfn|Piggott|1985|pp=122–123}}
In 1746, Stukeley drew up a very careful account of
===Final years: 1747–1765===
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