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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 |
RHP37949 |
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Title |
Plan of the town and harbour of Peterhead and of the adjacent coast, Aberdeenshire |
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Dates |
1775 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Access conditions |
This record has been digitally imaged and will not be produced for readers. The digital images may be seen in the NRS Search Rooms on the 'Virtual Volumes' system or on the ScotlandsPeople website http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
'A Plan of the Town and Harbour of Peterhead with the Sea coast adjacent accurately Surveyed anno 1775.' By J.S. [?Weir], surveyor.
Scale in Scots chains (of 74 feet). Ink.
Pictorial plan of the town and harbour of Peterhead and of the adjacent coast from Buchan Ness (Boddum head) north to Roanheads, including an inset 'draught of the harbour ... with Mr Smeaton's proposed projection of the piers, also a draught of the intended cut and quays' and with a tabular 'calculation of the expence by John Gwyn, Engineer'. Perspective views of buildngs near harbour. Compass rose. Produced in a petition by the merchants of Peterhead to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, for aid in completing the harbour. |
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Level |
File |
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Extent |
1 plan, flat |
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Copyright |
Crown Copyright |
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Related material |
E728/33/2(2) |
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Archival history |
Exchequer Records: Forfeited Estates 1745: General Management: Commissioners for the Annexed Estates: Petitions and Memorials (E728) |
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| PL218 | Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | | PL699 | Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
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