1. Add MS 70953
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 70953
- Title:
- CHILTON, CO. SUFF.: survey and description of the manor of Chilton; 1597. Scale circa 1:3200. 'Scala perticarum' [64 [perches?] = 97mm.] Field names are given in a neat italic hand, in English, with notes added in a secretary hand in Latin: many of these names are badly worn and almost illegible. Buildings, trees, orchards, and woods are shown, roads are marked in red, and different shades of green wash have been used to distinguish land uses; sage-green for 'Chylton parke' and a turquoise-g...
- Scope & Content:
- Dudley Fortescue, MP: Robert Crane, the elder; father of Sir R Crane, 1st Baronet: Survey and description of the manor of Chilton, made on behalf of D. Fortescue, as executor of the estates of R. Crane the elder: 1597: Partly Lat. Maps and Plans: Chilton, Suffolk: Survey and description of mano...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- 1597
- Extent:
- 1 item