Detail View: Charting The Nation: A Map of West Lothian [1 of 1]
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Work Record ID:
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0042489
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Shelfmark:
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RHP12424
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Holding Institution:
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National Archives of Scotland
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Title:
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A Map of West Lothian
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Creator:
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Cooper, Richard (b.1696, d.1764)
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Creator Role:
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Engraver
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Creator:
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Adair, John (b.1660, d.1718)
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Creator Role:
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Surveyor
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Creator:
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John, Earl of Stair (active 1737)
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Creator Role:
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Dedicatee
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Date:
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1737
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Description:
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This printed map of West Lothian was engraved by Richard Cooper in Edinburgh in the early 18th century. It is copied from a survey by John Adair (c.1660 - 1718). An early 20th century bookseller's valuation is attached. The map is dedicated to John, Earl of Stair, Lieutenant General and a Privy Councillor. The title cartouche is ornate and flanked by classical mythological figures. Maps of this type were produced for educated patrons who would understand the allusions. Topographical features, roads and settlements are shown. A number of mansions are drawn with enclosed parks. These give an important indication of the rate of enclosure at the period but lack detail.
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Work Type:
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Printed map/plan
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Measurement:
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67 x 51cm (2' 2 3/8" x 1' 8 1/16")
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Material:
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Paper
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Technique:
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Uncoloured
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Subject Place:
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Scotland
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Subject Place:
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West Lothian
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Reference:
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Moir, D.G., Early maps of Scotland, v.2, 1983, p.240.
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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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96478226
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Repro Title:
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A Map of West Lothian [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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0042489c.tif
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Repro Old ID Number:
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00001773
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Repro Capture Date:
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07/12/2000 10:14:00
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