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Chart showing distances across Torbay, Devon; soundings in fathoms; and locations...
Catalogue reference: MPH 1/716
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This record is about the Chart showing distances across Torbay, Devon; soundings in fathoms; and locations... dating from mid 19th century in the series Public Record Office: Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from various series.... 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)
- MPH 1/716
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Date (When the record was created)
- mid 19th century
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Description (What the record is about)
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Chart showing distances across Torbay, Devon; soundings in fathoms; and locations of gun batteries. Reference table. Scale: 1 inch to 800 yards. Compass indicator. Signed by R Beatson, Lt RE. Endorsed: 'mid 19th century'.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former reference (Former reference given to the record)
- WO 78/675
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- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 41.4 cm x 34 cm
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Map scale (The scale of a map, plan or drawing)
- 1:28800
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4562523/
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MPH 1
Public Record Office: Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from various series...
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