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A map of England and Wales, 1583. Creator: Christopher Saxton.

A map of England and Wales, 1583. Creator: Christopher Saxton.

3-057-203 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

A map of England and Wales, 1583. The various main cities and towns have been numbered and listed on the left. The eastern coastline of Ireland (Hiberniæ), and the main towns along it have been highlighted. In the bottom right corner is part of the French coast. The surrounding waters are filled with boats of all sizes, sea monsters, fish, and even a mermaid with Neptune (to the left of Holyhead).

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Creator
  1. Christopher Saxton, attributed to: British, English: Topographical draughtsman, cartographer, mapmaker
Picture Type
  1. Map
Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Artistic Representations Maps

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4783x3731
File Size : 52,282kb

Aliases

  1. Shelfmark ID: Maps C.7.c.1.
  1. 1280000717
  1. 3-057-203
  1. 3057203
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