Detail View: Charting The Nation: The Shire of Angus or Forfar. [1 of 1]
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Work Record ID:
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0042270
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Shelfmark:
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LC.3284/23
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Holding Institution:
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National Library of Scotland
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Title:
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The Shire of Angus or Forfar.
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Imprint:
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[London: Tho. Bowles, ... and John Bowles ... 1725]
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Creator:
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Moll, Herman (b.1654?, d.1732)
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Creator Role:
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Mapmaker
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Creator:
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Bowles, Thomas (b.Pre 1695, d.1767)
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Creator Role:
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Map seller
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Creator:
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Bowles, John (b.1701, d.1779)
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Creator Role:
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Map seller
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Date:
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1725
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Description:
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This map entitled 'The Shire of Angus or Forfar' was engraved and published in 1725 by Herman Moll (1654?-1732) as part of his Atlas of Scotland. It shows roads, topographical features and settlements. On several of his Scottish maps, Moll notes the presence of mineral resources. North of Edzell iron mines are marked, and lead mines are shown near the River Esk. From prehistory small scale mineral sources had been exploited. During the 18th century new technology such as the blast furnace made larger scale iron working possible. Many were in the Highland areas where plentiful timber made charcoal a possible fuel. Much of the ore for these larger ventures was imported.
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Work Type:
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Printed map/plan
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Measurement:
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19.5 x 24.7cm (7 11/16 x 9 3/4")
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Material:
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Paper
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Technique:
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Hand coloured in outline
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Subject Place:
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Angus
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Subject Place:
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Arbroath
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Subject Place:
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Brechin
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Subject Place:
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Dundee
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Subject Place:
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Forfar
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Subject Place:
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Montrose
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Subject Place:
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Scotland
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Reference:
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Moir, D.G., Early maps of Scotland, v.2, 1983, p.161.
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Related Work Title:
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Herman Moll, A set of thirty six new and corect maps of Scotland divided into its Shires, &c. A work long wanted, and very useful for all Gentlemen that travel to any part of that Kingdom. ... (London: Tho. Bowles, ... and John Bowles ... [1725]).
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Related Work Notes:
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Host Item
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Rights Statement:
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© 2002 The National Library of Scotland
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Repro File Type:
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Cropped Tiff
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Repro File Size (bytes):
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55267466
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Repro Notes:
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map '23'
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Repro Title:
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The Shire of Angus or Forfar. [1 of 1]
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Repro Display Measurement (pixels):
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7072 x 7072
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Repro ID Number:
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0042270c.tif
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Repro Old ID Number:
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00000336
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Repro Capture Date:
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16/05/2000
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