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Morden's Map of Somersetshire 1695

Morden's Map of Somersetshire 1695

Image Reference: 50860
Artist/Photographer: Morden, Robert; Swallow, Awnshaw & Churchill
Image Date: 1695
Measurements: 37 x 43 cm
Medium: map
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Russell, Vol.2, p.147
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: An interesting and attractive map of Somerset, first published by Robert Morden in 1695, which appeared in Camden's Britannia (London: Swale, Awnshaw & Churchill 1695-1772). Bishop Gibson described the maps from this series as much the fairest and most correct of any that have yet appeared. The maps are also notable for using up to three different mileage scales, none of which are based on the statute mile! Includes Gloucestershire, Devonshire and Dorsetshire.

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