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Kendal (Westmorland). 'A plan of Kendal in the County of Westmorland from the actual...
Catalogue reference: RAIL 1033/131
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- RAIL 1033/131
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1787
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Description (What the record is about)
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Kendal (Westmorland). 'A plan of Kendal in the County of Westmorland from the actual survey Anno 1787, John Todd.' Map showing Kendal with crops shown in 'common gardens' and other cultivated areas. Scale: 1 inch to 3 chains. Unusually orientated compass star, cartouche with Corporation of Kendal seal included. Inset: three engravings.
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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)
- MPS 5/131
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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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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 54 cm x 73 cm
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Map scale (The scale of a map, plan or drawing)
- 1:2376
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Engraved, mounted on cloth
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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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- Topics
- Maps and plans
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3717220/
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RAIL 1033
Maps, Plans and Surveys: Towns, Ports and Local Areas.Transferred from MPS 5
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