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Subject Place
[Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, Scotland]
Description
This plan of Netherurd Common, Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, was drawn in 1736 for a dispute between Francis Duke of Buccleuch and James Geddes of Kirkurd concerning lands to be divided. Associated processes (not scanned) give details and valuations of the land. The Common and several hills are shown as is the road to Edinburgh. The division of common lands as part of land enclosure and improvement was a common cause of disputes in the 18th century. Netherurd is drawn as a group of cottar houses on one side of the burn and two substantial buildings opposite among trees. Other settlements include farms at Lochard and Mount and a single storey cottage drawn in elevation at Brianland.
Work Record ID
0042956
Subject Place
[Berwickshire, Blackpotts Farm, Coldingham, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0043893
Subject Place
[Aberdeen, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Cities and towns, Hoisting machinery]
Description
Plan of vacant ground on James Street, showing a crane on adjacent quay.
Work Record ID
0042450
Subject Place
[Scotland, Scotland - east coast]
Subject Category
Nautical charts
Work Record ID
0042668
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
Nautical charts
Work Record ID
0042558
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
[Nautical charts, Pilot guides]
Work Record ID
0042667
Subject Place
[Orkney, Scotland]
Subject Category
Nautical charts
Work Record ID
0044016
Subject Place
[Scotland, Spey River]
Work Record ID
0042766
Subject Place
[Scotland, Spey River]
Work Record ID
0042766
Subject Place
[Scotland, Scotland - southwest coast]
Subject Category
[Nautical charts, Navigation]
Description
The Atlas that includes this map has an introductory text which, despite being unsigned, is often attributed to Daniel Defoe, on account of similarities with his political views. A second section, compiled by Nathaniel Cutler, with the assistance of Edmund Halley, contains 54 maps drawn by John Senex, John Harris and Henry Wilson.
Work Record ID
0044116
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
[Nautical charts, Scotland : Coasts]
Work Record ID
0042697
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
[Nautical charts, Scotland : Coasts]
Work Record ID
0042697
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0044108
Subject Place
Scotland
Description
Andrew Sibbereysen engraved this map of Scotland for Georg Matthaus Seutter to include in his 'Atlas Novus'. It was published in Augsburg, Germany, sometime around 1735. It is a very close copy of a map of Scotland by Nicolaus Visscher which was printed about 45 years earlier, but here it has been given a new title. The practise of copying earlier maps was quite common, as a quick way to produce new maps. Mapmakers in London also copied Visscher's map. The ornate title, scale cartouches showing hunting and fishing, and the coats of arms make this a very decorative map.
Work Record ID
0042790
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
Playing cards
Work Record ID
0043914
Subject Place
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
This sketch plan is one of a set 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 was originally signed by Charles Shipley, in 1787, and has copious explanatory notes in his handwriting. However, in 1829, 'S.B. Howlett' added the words 'View - This is a plan of Ground opposite Prince William Henry's Bastion Fort George, North Britain. S.B. Howlett, 5th Jan. 1829'. It is accompanied by plans in 00003224, 00003225 and 00003232, and the diagram in 00003229. Image 00003232 is a full plan of the fort, and is concerned with details of new drains. Long notes in the lower left of the sheet detail the proposed construction of the pier extension, and mention the 'prodigious' build-up of shingle on the shore. Another long note in the upper right hand of the sheet, mentions that this extension is by way of making the best of a previously botched job. 'From the very irregular appearance of the Pier, it is necessary to observe, that the dotted line shews the original intention of Colonel Brewse, and that the outward return, was executed by Major Marr, in the absence of Major Frazer and as there is reason to think, contrary to his opinion'. Captain Shipley had recently returned to service in Britain from Fort George, Grenada, where he had had been stationed in 1785, and had drawn up plans for improvements to that fortification. Later in life, he was knighted, and became Governor of Grenada. Andrew Frazer, in whose absence the pier had been irregularly constructed, worked at Fort George, Ardersier, between 1781 and 1786. He also worked at Fort Charlotte, Shetland, and on the Leith Battery (see plans).
Work Record ID
0043518
Subject Place
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
This plan is accompanied by plans in 00003224, 00003225 and 00003226, and the diagram in 00003229, which are concerned with improving the pier and landing access at the fort. This, however, is a full plan of the fort at Ardersier, but its purpose is mainly concerned with the layout and construction of new drains, as seen from the notes on it, most of which are in Charles Shipley's handwriting. A pencil note in the middle of the plan, which reads 'Pump well 20 feet deep. When tide is full there is 8 feet water here brackish drains', is not in Charles Shipley's handwriting and may be of a later date. A panel has been added to the left side, extending the scope of the plan, and there is a pencil note 'This new addition only is necessary to be copied as far as * marsh to show the of the Point Drains proposed to be repaired and prolonged'. The tide levels for high and low water are noted on this section.
Work Record ID
0043524
Subject Place
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
This sketch plan is one of a set drawn up by Captain Charles Shipley of the Royal Engineers, in late 1787, which were mainly concerned with improving the pier and landing access at Fort George, Ardersier. It is accompanied by plans in images 00003224, 3226 and the diagram in 3229. Another plan in the set, 00003232, is a full plan of the fort, and is concerned with details of new drains.
Work Record ID
0043517
Subject Place
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
This sketch plan is one of a set 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 was originally labelled and signed by Charles Shipley, in 1787, but in 1829, 'S.B. Howlett' added an explanatory sub-title indicating the viewpoint of the sketch. It is accompanied by plans in images 00003225, 00003226 and 00003232, and the diagram in 00003229. Image 00003232 is a full plan of the fort, and is concerned with details of new drains. Captain Shipley had recently returned to service in Britain from Fort George, Grenada, where he had had been stationed in 1785, and had drawn up plans for improvements to that fortification. Later in life, he was knighted, and became Governor of Grenada.
Work Record ID
0043516
Subject Place
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
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.
Work Record ID
0043521
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043915
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043915
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043915
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043915
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043915
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043915
Subject Place
[Antonine Wall, Camelon, Falkirk, Forth, Firth of, Scotland, Stirlingshire]
Subject Category
Historical geography
Description
This detail of Robert Sibbald's map of the Antonine wall illustrates the value of such maps to modern archaeologists, as they often show monuments before they were destroyed or altered by the18th century land improvements or the growth of settlements. Sibbald attempted accurate observations, writing, 'I found my opinions for the most part upon the vestiges of the camps and buildings'. Nevertheless, some inaccuracies exist, such as the point at which the wall crosses the river Kelvin, but many of the forts and the ditch to the north are shown. This small Roman temple, often known as Arthur's O'en (oven), near Stenhouse, was later destroyed for an ironworks. Fortunately, it was recorded by 18th century antiquaries such as Sibbald, and later by General William Roy.
Work Record ID
0042852
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043397
Subject Place
[Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland]
Description
A native of Holland who had settled in Scotland in 1669, John Slezer became an ordnance engineer. In 1688 he was appointed captain of artillery by the Scottish Parliament. Slezer had a passion for historic buildings, and is best remembered for his Theatrum Scotiae (London, 1693), a monumental set of engravings of Scottish cities, with texts by Sir Robert Sibbald, which are still regarded as primary historical sources.
Work Record ID
0043002
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0042726
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