Somerset-Bath-1759 | Catalogue of British Town Maps

CBTM:

22506

Map Date:

[1759]

Repository reference:

BL 10348.ccc.1

Historic county:

Somerset

Town name:

Bath

Map type:

General Purpose

Extent of cover:

whole built-up area

National grid reference:

ST750647

Exeter coverage diagram reference:

ST 7468

Map title:

'The ichnography, or new plan of the City of Bath.'

Comments on map:

F.p. 69 of Benjamin Martin, The natural history of England, London: Owen, Martin, 1759.

Scale:

1:5400

Production mode:

engraved

Dimensions [in centimetres]:

19.7 x 12.5

Number of parts:

1

Road names:

generally

Buildings:

noticeably generalised, public buildings emphasised: No details inside blocks.

Water transport infrastructure:

quays, wharfs, misc: 'Ware'; [Mr Allens Stone Wharf].

Places of Worship:

shown comprehensively

Public buildings:

town hall/administrative

Defence and military:

castles/forts/batteries

Welfare and charitable:

hospitals

Education and academic:

schools

Markets and exchanges:

markets

Recreation and sports venues:

sports grounds, misc: Fives Court.

Known copies of map:

Bath Library ['1752']; BL 250.k.10,11, 10348.ccc.1, G.15582-3, BOL Gough Nat. Hist. 48 [in The natural history of England].

Gardens:

shown: [Vague suggestions].

Leisure and entertainment:

baths/spa

Relief:

prominent hills

Foot/bridle ways:

shown

Ferries:

ferry

Retail activity:

limited range: Mr Leak's Shop.

Ordnance Survey's

1882-3

1:500

1:2500

1:10,560