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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 |
RHP814 |
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Title |
Plan of the City of Aberdeen and adjacent country |
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Dates |
1773 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
'The City of Aberdeen and adjacent country.' [By G Taylor.] A Bell, engraver.
[1:7100] 1 in = 8 Scottish chains 87 x 94 cm. Engraving. Linen bacing. Cover flap.
Detailed plan of town and lands between Rivers Dee and Don from the sea to Rubislaw and Persley mills. Functions of buildings shown include churches, markets, Marischal College, etc. Harbour including crane, pier, sandbanks, channels and fishing. Farms named with field boundaries and some land use indicated. Kilns, wind and water mills, pottery, ropery, brewery, bleachfields, brick and tile works, bowling green, playhouse, gibbet, roads, bridges and fords noted. Vignette showing coastal scene. Dedication to The Honourable James Jopp, Provost of the City of Aberdeen etc. |
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Level |
File |
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Extent |
1 plan, flat |
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Related material |
GD1/421 |
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Archival history |
Received with J. K. & W. P. Lindsay's Papers. (GD1/421) |
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| PL174 | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
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