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Devonshire-Ilfracombe-1844

CBTM:
18733
Map Date:
[1844]
Repository reference:
West Country Studies Library DEV.1840.GUI
Historic county:
Devonshire
Town name:
Ilfracombe
Map type:
General Purpose
Extent of cover:
whole built-up area
National grid reference:
SS518477
Exeter coverage diagram reference:
SS 5546
Map title:
'Plan of the town of Ilfracombe. Published by J. Banfield, Library, Ilfracombe.'
Comments on map:
In A guide to Ilfracombe, Lynton, Clovelly..., new edition, Ilfracombe: Banfield, n.d.
Scale:
1:3960*
Map-maker:
J. Banfield, Library, Ilfracombe [pb].
Production mode:
lithographed
Dimensions [in centimetres]:
23.1 x 14.6
Number of parts:
1
Road names:
generally
Building names:
important buildings only
Buildings:
noticeably generalised, public buildings emphasised
Places of Worship:
shown comprehensively
Public buildings:
customs
Recreation and sports venues:
bathing: [Ladies and Gents Bathing Places].
Known copies of map:
BL 10368.aaa.26 [dates it ?1844]; West Country Studies Library DEV.1840.GUI.
Industry:
ship yards, rope walk
Leisure and entertainment:
baths/spa, libraries/newsrooms: [Banfield's and Bowden's respective Libraries and Reading Rooms].
Service and professional:
banks
Relief:
prominent hills
Post and telegraphs:
flagstaff
Foot/bridle ways:
shown
Ordnance Survey's
1886-7
1:500
1:2500
1:10,560
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