Work Record ID:
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0043521
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Shelfmark:
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MS.1650.Z.46/57f
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Holding Institution:
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National Library of Scotland
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Title:
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Sketch of the Carpenters Work in Ten Feet Running of the Pier at Fort George
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Creator:
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Shipley, Charles, Sir (active 1785-1787)
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Creator Role:
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Surveyor
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Date:
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1787
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Description:
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This diagram is one of a set of plans drawn up by Captain Charles Shipley of the Royal Engineers, in late 1787, mainly concerned with improving the pier and landing access at Fort George, Ardersier. It shows a section across the pier, with the details of the proposed method of construction. The notes written on the sheet detail the exact specifications of the timber to be used, and describe the proposed stone infilling. This diagram is accompanied by plans in 00003224, 00003225, 00003226 and 00003232. 00003232 is a full plan of the fort, and is concerned with details of new drains.
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Work Type:
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Manuscript map/plan
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Measurement:
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38.3 x 22.6cm (1' 3 1/16" x 8 7/8")
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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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Fort George
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Subject Place:
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Scotland
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Subject Category:
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Board of Ordnance
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Subject Category:
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Maps, Military
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Rights Statement:
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© 2002 Crown Copyright is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office and 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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47429898
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Repro Title:
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Sketch of the Carpenters Work in Ten Feet Running of the Pier at Fort George [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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0043521c.tif
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Repro Old ID Number:
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00003229
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Repro Capture Date:
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14/06/2001 12:16:00
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