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Map of OVER STOWEY
Catalogue reference: MAP\DD\SAS C/923/1
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This record is a file about the Map of OVER STOWEY dating from c.1610.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- MAP\DD\SAS C/923/1
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Title (The name of the record)
- Map of OVER STOWEY
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Date (When the record was created)
- c.1610
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Description (What the record is about)
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A Plott of Quantocke belonging to the Right Honorable the Earl of Northumberland. R Treswell
16" to 1 mile OS sheet mainly 49 SW
Ink and watercolour on parchment
Mainly Over Stowey, but including parts of the parishes of Crowcombe, Holford, East Quantoxhead and Bicknoller. Names of places given, and some acreages. Water shown and other landmarks, including the Pound, Crowcombe Cross and 'Cocorcom Castell', a prehistoric camp South of Cockercombe. The map is enclosed in a black and yellow border and the scale is enclosed in a scrolled border with a pair of dividers above, the whole partly decorated with gold leaf. The crescent badge of the Percy family is also illustrated, surmounted by the coronet of an earl. The area illustrated on the map is liberally covered with a selection of grazing animals.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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<p>[See also MAP\DD\X\WI 34 which refers to survey of 1609 by Ralph Treswell]</p>
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Somerset Heritage Centre (South West Heritage Trust)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 doc
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- 23½" x 26"
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3861ee67-e523-4597-8efd-4ff217873751/
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Map of OVER STOWEY