Dorset-Weymouth-1800
CBTM:
22621
Map Date:
[1800]
Repository reference:
BL G.7446
Historic county:
Dorset
Town name:
Melcombe Regis, Weymouth
Map type:
General Purpose
Extent of cover:
whole built-up area
National grid reference:
SY680790
Exeter coverage diagram reference:
SY 6382
Map title:
'Plan of Weymouth'.
Comments on map:
In John Hutchins, The history and antiquities of the county of Dorset, 2nd edition, Vol. II, f.p. 62, London: Nichols, 1803. A footnote to the list of plates on p.615 says 'No *newer* Survey of Waymouth and Melcombe Regis has been offered than this small one; which Mr. Harvey has permitted the use of from his 'Waymouth Guide, 1800,' 12mo.' Top right: 'Vol. II. p.62.', bottom right 'Engraved by B. Baker for Harveys New Weymouth Guide'.
Scale:
1:14,080
Map-maker:
J. Ham [author], B. Baker [eng].
Production mode:
engraved
Dimensions [in centimetres]:
22.2 x 27.2 [printed area: plate 23.2 x 28.0].
Number of parts:
1
Road names:
generally
Building names:
important buildings only
Buildings:
noticeably generalised, public buildings emphasised: The more built-up part is shaded blocks only.
Turnpikes:
shown
Water transport infrastructure:
harbours
Sanitary and utility information:
reservoirs, misc: Distribution cistern, cistern for supplying fresh water to shipping.
Places of Worship:
shown comprehensively
Public buildings:
town hall/administrative, customs
Defence and military:
castles/forts/batteries: [Battery, of 6 24-pounders].
Recreation and sports venues:
bathing: [Bathing Machines; ovals].
Known copies of map:
RGS Eng & Wales S/S 104 ['1795]; Dorset RO Photocopy 352 [in Hervey guide]; BL X.410/10159, BOL G.A.Dorset 8o 310 ['1800': 1976: reduced: on p.123 in E. Ricketts, The buildings of Old Weymouth, pb Longmans of Weymouth] BOL Gough Dorset 2, CUL Ll.10.22 [1803: in Hutchins, 2nd ed].
Industry:
ship yards: By triangular symbols.
River and foreshore features:
foreshore, misc: Offshore rocks (+ + +).
Gardens:
shown, misc: 'The Shrubbery'.
Leisure and entertainment:
baths/spa
Relief:
shown partially, cliffs
Miscellaneous pictorial and decorative:
Pictorial sailing vessels in sea.
Towers:
tower: [Pictorial, with flag].
Cemeteries:
shown
Retail activity:
publisher of map
Geodetic notes:
Direction-star has 'By the Compass in the year 1800' and a bearing from Harvey's Library to Lulworth.
Walls, embankments, etc:
Fences and railings across road and along esplanade indicated.
Stated measuerments:
other: '11 Fathoms good Anchorage' [sic].
Ordnance Survey's
1863
1:500
1:2500
1:10,560
1900-1
1:2500
1:10,560
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