Somerset-Ilchester-1724
CBTM:
19661
Map Date:
[1724]
Repository reference:
BLML Maps C.26.e.7
Historic county:
Somerset
Town name:
Ilchester
Map type:
General Purpose
Extent of cover:
whole built-up area
National grid reference:
ST523227
Exeter coverage diagram reference:
ST 5422
Map title:
'Ischalis 17 Aug 1723.'
Comments on map:
In William Stukeley, Itinerarium curiosum, London: author, 1724, plate 72. Scale measured as 1 inch to 52 paces: 1:3120. Above scale: 'Carolo Lockyer Ar. tab. d.d. W. Stukeley.' Town is 'Jvelchefter'.
Scale:
1:3120
Map-maker:
Stukeley [author], IV der Guoht [sic: eng].
Production mode:
engraved
Dimensions [in centimetres]:
17.0 x 27.3
Number of parts:
1
Buildings:
noticeably generalised: Notable buildings pictorial.
Mills:
watermills
Places of Worship:
Anglican/established only, (pictorial)
Public buildings:
town hall/administrative
Penal:
jails/reformatories
Woodland:
shown, orchards
Known copies of map:
BOL Gough Gen Top 55, Gough Maps 41J Fol.27, Gough Maps 29 Fol 17, Gough Gen Top 56, D2.9 Art, CUL [1723-4]; BLML Maps c.26.e.7, BOL D3.9 Art [1776]; BLML K.38.7.1.
Antiquities:
Stone coffins, Roman wall, mosaic pavement, Roman brick pavement, old foundations, pavement across river, Fryery.
Vignettes, illustrations, etc:
Two coin faces: 'brafs found here'.
Crosses:
CP
Walls, embankments, etc:
Ditch [hachured].
Ordnance Survey's
1884-5
1:2500
1:10,560
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