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Hampshire. Two plans of Gosport showing (26) the relative position of Charles Fort...

Catalogue reference: MFQ 1/830/26-27

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MFQ 1/830/26-27
Date
1849
Description

Hampshire. Two plans of Gosport showing (26) the relative position of Charles Fort and (27) the land on which it stands. Roads, buildings, Portsmouth harbour, the line of a proposed floating bridge are also shown. Reference note on (27). Scales: (26) 1 inch to 400 feet; (27) 1 inch to 24 feet. Compass indicators. Signed by George H Lancaster 18 April 1849. A note on (26), signed by George H Lancaster 18 April 1849, reads 'Traced from a map of Alverstoke'. Both plans are annotated 'To accompany Col Lewis' return dated 19th April 1849 as per circular dated 20th June 1848' signed by Colonel G G Lewis. Originally accompanying a report dated 3 May 1849 by R Byham, 84 Pall Mall, London, to the Inspector General of Fortifications. Dimensions of sheets: (1) 46 cm x 34 cm; (2) 46.5 cm x 34 cm.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
Physical condition
MS, coloured
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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