Item
See WO 78/2420/1-6 and WO 78/2420/7-8
Catalogue reference: WO 78/2420/1
See WO 78/2420/1-6 and WO 78/2420/7-8
Piece
Spain: Mahon. '...Plan of the Siege of St Philips Castle on the Island of Minorca...
Catalogue reference: WO 78/5645
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This record is about the Spain: Mahon. '...Plan of the Siege of St Philips Castle on the Island of Minorca... dating from 1782 in the series War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- WO 78/5645
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1782
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Description (What the record is about)
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Spain: Mahon. '...Plan of the Siege of St Philips Castle on the Island of Minorca ...'. Title on a draped cloth surmounted by arms. Shows defence works and buildings in George Town, lines and batteries erected, and ships sunk by order of the Governor. Reference tables. Notes on progress of the siege. Compass indicator. Dedicated to the Commander-in-Chief Henry Seymour Conway by Francis Aegidius Assiotti and published by him, 136 Long Acre, London, 27 September 1782. 'Taken on the Spot by Mr John Adams Asst Master Mason who was in the Castle during the Siege'.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- MC 142:1
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Former reference (Former reference given to the record)
- Former PRO Library reference: MC 142:1
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 60 cm x 38 cm
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Map scale (The scale of a map, plan or drawing)
- 1:8400
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Engraved, coloured
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Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3274587/
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