1. Add MS 72868-72873
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 72868-72873
- Title:
- PETTY PAPERS. VOLS. XIX-XXIV. 'Down Survey' of various baronies in Ireland, consisting of maps and terriers commissioned from Petty by the Cromwellian government as a preliminary to the transfer of lands confiscated from Irish Catholics after the rising of 1641 to Protestant soldiers and 'adventurers' (or government investors); 1655-1659. Scales are variable, chosen from a range of multiples to fit standard sizes of paper. 'Down survey' was the traditional land surveyor's term for a survey i...
- Scope & Content:
- Surveys and Rentals: Maps and Plans: Sir William Petty, political economist: Ireland 'Down Survey': Oliver Cromwell of England: Maps and schedules of the `Down Survey' of Ireland surveyed by Sir William Petty: 1655-1659.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1655-1659
- Extent:
- 6 items