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Book A: Survey

Catalogue reference: SVY A/ 793 Press 51b

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Reference
SVY A/ 793 Press 51b
Title
Book A: Survey
Date
1778
Description

United Kingdom: England, south coast: Hampshire to East Sussex: Emsworth to Rye

'An Actual Topographical Survey of the County of Sussex'. Four sheets pasted together. Includes one inset: 1) Rye Harbour with note: 'This part is unavoidable inserted here to prevent a contraction of the sheets'. Chart shows coastline, hydrography, topography, vegetation, farms, roads, settlements, buildings, fortifications and remarks. Printed. Latitude and longitude indicated; north point with compass indicator (variation in remarks). Scale: 5.9 inches to 3 statute miles. Surveyed 'by T [Thomas] Yeakell and W [William] Gardner, Surveyors'; engraved by Thomas Yeakell; published according to Act of Parliament 21 March 1778. Annotated in pencil: Section for reuse with 'Area between limits A, B, C and D'

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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Archive
Dimensions
76 x 374 cm
Physical condition
Roll; Linen back; Creased; Crease tears; Some damage to edges; Four sheets pasted together and then backed
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3d22b021-b131-436e-906f-008a476caefd/

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Book A: Survey

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