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Somerset-Bath-1812

CBTM:
22584
Map Date:
[1812]
Repository reference:
BL PP.2508.Oib
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:
'A correct map of the city of Bath. From a late survey.'
Comments on map:
F.t.p. of The new Bath directory, corrected to May 1812..., Bath: Wood & Cunningham, n.d. Rather a rough map.
Scale:
1:10,296
Production mode:
engraved
Dimensions [in centimetres]:
20.5 x 20.7
Number of parts:
1
Legends:
Buildings, boundaries: 'Intended' buildings noted as shown by fine lines.
Road names:
generally: Streets with 'intended' buildings not named.
Buildings:
noticeably generalised, public buildings emphasised
Canals:
shown
Water transport infrastructure:
quays
Places of Worship:
shown comprehensively
Penal:
jails/reformatories
Welfare and charitable:
dispensaries, hospitals
Education and academic:
schools
Markets and exchanges:
markets
Recreation and sports venues:
sports grounds
Public/administrative boundaries:
misc: Old City.
Known copies of map:
BL PP.2508.oib.
Gardens:
shown: [A few ornamental areas].
Leisure and entertainment:
baths/spa, riding schools, theatres, etc
Post and telegraphs:
post offices
Miscellaneous buildings and structures:
Pictorial entrance with flag on top to Sydney Gardens.
Arms and heraldry:
municipal: [Top left].
Cemeteries:
shown
Ordnance Survey's
1882-3
1:500
1:2500
1:10,560
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