Work Record ID:
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0042478
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Shelfmark:
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RHP550/4
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Holding Institution:
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National Archives of Scotland
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Title:
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A Mapp of Bilton Banks
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Creator:
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Robertson, James (active 1721)
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Creator Role:
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Surveyor
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Date:
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1721
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Description:
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This coloured plan was drawn by James Robertson in 1721. It has a scale with compasses above it. The key gives details of field names with areas given in acres (A), rods (R) and perches (P). This estate in Midlothian is typical of improved estates in the early 18th century. A number of fields from 3 to 29 acres have been enclosed, apparently with gated dykes. Three limestone quarries would have provided lime for improving land fertility. Trees have been planted along the boundaries and forming an avenue to the house. The mansion is drawn in elevation as a two-storied structure with adjacent outbuildings including a dovecote. A formal garden lies behind the house.
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Work Type:
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Manuscript map/plan
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Measurement:
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41.7 x 60cm (1' 4 7/16" x 1' 11 5/8")
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Material:
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Vellum
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Technique:
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Hand coloured
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Subject Place:
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Bilston
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Subject Place:
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Lasswade
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Subject Place:
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Midlothian
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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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93158010
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Repro Title:
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A Mapp of Bilton Banks [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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0042478c.tif
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Repro Old ID Number:
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00001768
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Repro Capture Date:
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06/12/2000 17:04:00
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