Kent-Dover-1828
CBTM:
18606
Map Date:
[1828]
Repository reference:
RGS Library, 512C
Historic county:
Kent
Town name:
Dover
Map type:
General Purpose
Extent of cover:
whole built-up area
National grid reference:
TR318416
Exeter coverage diagram reference:
TR 3247
Map title:
'The town and port of Dover.'
Comments on map:
Between pp 136-7 in W. Batcheller, A new history of Dover and of Dover Castle..., Dover: W. Batcheller, 1828. Reference is on letterpress sheet opposite map, and includes note that scale should have been figured 20, 40, 60, 80 rods (instead is 10, 20, 30, 40). Engraved 'on Steel'.
Scale:
1:19,800
Map-maker:
John Adams, Dover [sv], J. Shury [eng].
Production mode:
engraved
Dimensions [in centimetres]:
13.0 x 8.2
Number of parts:
1
Road names:
generally
Buildings:
noticeably generalised
Water transport infrastructure:
harbours, naval dockyards: [New Dry Dock].
Sanitary and utility information:
gas works
Places of Worship:
Anglican/established only
Public buildings:
customs
Defence and military:
barracks, castles/forts/batteries, misc.: [Including Battery]; Ordnance Yard, Victualling Office, military hospital.
Markets and exchanges:
markets
Recreation and sports venues:
sports grounds
Woodland:
orchards
Known copies of map:
BL 010368.q.29, 010368.11.92, o10368.a.10, BOL J.Maps 156, RGS Library [1828]; BL 10368.q.29 [1829].
Gardens:
shown
Leisure and entertainment:
baths/spa, theatres, etc, libraries/newsrooms
Service and professional:
banks
Relief:
slopes shown
Post and telegraphs:
post offices
Miscellaneous buildings and structures:
Marine Parade, Shaft (Grand).
Ordnance Survey's
1858-9
1:500
1871
1:2500
1:10,560
1881-4
1:500
1896-7
1:2500
1:10,560
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