Antique Maps and Historical Topography of the County of Cornwall
A detailed and attractive early 19th century map of Cornwall — with an inset of the Scilly Isles — was engraved by Samuel Neele and published in Robin’s Atlas of England and Wales (London: J. Robins & co.,1818). This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour. The printed area is approximately 24.6cms by 20cms (including imprint). This map is guaranteed to be over 200 years old. The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount. The map is in very good condition with adequate margins, although there is a minor ‘iron mould’ blemish in the top border of the Scilly Isle inset.
Historical Context and Archaeological Observations
According to The Victoria history of the county of Cornwall, in 1848 Mr. McLauchlan mentions a valuable suggestion by Mr. J. D. Crook respecting the number of these camps surrounding the heads of the two estuaries of the Fal, at Grampound and Truro. The number on the shores and in the immediate neighbourhood of the Helford and its creeks is also noticeable.
There is also the peculiar feature here that on the north side of the main estuary the five camps, Carwythennack, Nancenoy and Merthen in Constantine, Grumbla in Wendron and the camp south of Gweek in Mawgan, are high up on the slopes, and overlook the tidal waters or valleys which were possibly tidal when the camps were made; while on the south all the camps, except the one at Tremaine in St. Martin, are placed well away from and out of sight of the creeks.
Available Antique Maps of Cornwall
Various historical maps of the region are available, showcasing different eras and cartographic styles:
| Map Title and Cartographer | Circa Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ‘CORNWALL’ by J. Robins / S. Neele | c.1818 | £55.00 |
| ‘CORNWALL’ by Seller/Grose | c.1810 | £55.00 |
| ‘CORNWALL’ by R. Creighton / T. Starling / S. Lewis | c.1846 | £46.00 |
| ‘Cornewall.’ by Jacob Van Langeren | c.1657 | £125.00 |
| ‘CORNWALL’ by Archibald Fullarton / R. Scott | c.1833 | £55.00 |
Digital Image Specifications
For research and archival purposes, digital representations of The Victoria history of the county of Cornwall are available. This image is a public domain image, which means either that copyright has expired in the image or the copyright holder has waived their copyright. The technical dimensions for high resolution copies include:
- Dimensions: 1616 x 1547 px
- Physical Size: 27.4 x 26.2 cm | 10.8 x 10.3 inches
- Resolution: 150dpi
This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage. It remains a valuable resource for those studying the district of about 10 miles by 4, including the parishes of Mabe and Stithians, documenting the CLIFF CASTLES and historical camps of Cornwall.