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Country code |
GB |
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Repository code |
234 |
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Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
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Reference |
RHP1923 |
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Title |
General Map of Great Britain |
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Dates |
Mid 18th Century |
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Access status |
Open |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
'A General Map of Great Britain Wherein are delineated the military operations in the Island during the years 1745 and 1746, and even the secret routs of the Pr after the Battle of Culloden until his Escape to France. Illustrated by An authentic Abstract of that interesting piece of History, and an exact chronological Table'. Unattributed. Engraved by Baillie.
9/16 inch = 10 [miles]. 1025 x 699 mm. Hand coloured. Engraving. Linen backing.
Map of Great Britain coloured to show military operations between 1745 & 1746. The prince's course from France and his marches through Britin marked in red and his route after the Battle of Culloden and his return to France marked in blue. General Cope's, General Wade's, The Duke of Cumberland's, General Oglethorpe's and General Haniley's routes by land and water coloured. Cities named and cathedral cities marked with pictorial elevations of cathedrals. Counties named. Lond explanations of the Prince's movements. Timeline giving the the battles and movements of the prince between 1745 and 1746. Pictorial elevations of ships in the surrounding seas. Title in baroque style cartouche. Decorative frame in lower corner of the plan showing unicorn and part of Lion but with inscription or dedication torn out. |
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Level |
File |
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Extent |
1 plan, flat |
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