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Somerset-Bath-1759

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
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