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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 |
RHP572 |
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Title |
Plan of Linlithgowshire dedicated to John Earl of Hopetown, West Lothian |
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Dates |
1818 |
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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. |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
'Linlithgowshire'. By William Forrest. Engraved and published by the surveyor, New Town, Edinburgh.
Multiple scales. 920 x 1308 mm. Hand coloured. Engraving. Linen backing.
Plan of Linlithgowshire coloured to show parishes. Buildings and roads marked. References and explanation. Table of distances from Linlithgow. Contents and population of each parish or division given. Title is shown on a rock in a pictorial scene with elevation of Linlithgow Palace in the background Inscription: 'To The Right Hon[ora]ble John Earl of Hopetoun Viscount Aithrey, Lord Hope Baron Hopetoun of Hopetoun and Baron Noddry of Niddry Grand Cross of the Most Hon[ora]ble Order of the Bath Lieutenant General in the army and Lord Lieutenant of the County of Linlithgow &c &c &c This Map is Most Respectfully Inscribed by His Lordships Most Obedient and Humble Servant William Forrest'. Compass rose. Map has decorative leaf border. |
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Item |
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Extent |
1 plan, folded |
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