Detail View: Charting The Nation: The Palace of Birsay in Orknay [i.e. Orkney] [1 of 2]
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Work Record ID:
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0042396
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Shelfmark:
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RHP35836
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Holding Institution:
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National Archives of Scotland
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Title:
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The Palace of Birsay in Orknay [i.e. Orkney]
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Creator:
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Anonymous
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Date:
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1680-1700
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Description:
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A very detailed sketch plan of the Earl's Palace at Birsay, Orkney. It is undated. The palace, built between 1574 and the end of the 16th century, was occupied until the mid-17th century, then abandoned. By the time of this drawing it was certainly empty and probably becoming ruinous so much of the detail must be treated with caution. The drawing does, however, reflect the growing antiquarian interest of the 18th century. The palace buildings are drawn in elevation, but from different angles so they appear flattened. Architectural details such as the stepped gables and different windows are shown. Yards and bow butts are identified, the latter complete with targets and arrows.
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Work Type:
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Manuscript map/plan
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Measurement:
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40 x 31cm (1' 3 3/4" x 1' 3/16")
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Material:
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Paper
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Technique:
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Pen and ink
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Subject Place:
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Harray
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Subject Place:
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Orkney
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Subject Place:
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Palace of Birsay
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Subject Place:
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Scotland
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Rights Statement:
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Courtesy of the Keeper of the Records 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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65285936
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Repro Title:
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The Palace of Birsay in Orknay [i.e. Orkney] [1 of 2]
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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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0042396c.tif
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Repro Old ID Number:
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00001708
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Repro Capture Date:
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01/12/2000
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