1877 - 1884 Ordnance Survey Map - Swansea Town - Glamorgansh...
1877 - 1884 Ordnance Survey Map - Swansea Town - Glamorganshire Sheet XXIV. 9. 2. - Prison, Gas Works, Centre.
This lot comprises a single large-scale Ordnance Survey town plan map of a portion of Swansea, Wales, printed in the late 19th century. The map is a monochrome zincograph, backed onto linen with a dark brown cloth border. The plan focuses on the South Ward of Swansea, executed at the exceptionally detailed scale of 1/500, which translates to 10.56 feet to one statute mile.
The sheet features a central imprint reading XXIV. 9. 2. / Zincographed and Published at the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton. / 1880 / The Altitudes are given in feet above the Approximate Mean Water at Liverpool. / Those indicated thus (B.M. 54.7) refer to Marks on Buildings, Walls, &c. / Price 2/6. Further text at the bottom left corner states Surveyed in 1878. / Re-zincographed and printed in 1884.
The cartography provides a comprehensive record of the Victorian industrial landscape of the area, including the Swansea Gas Works with two gasometers, retort and refining houses, the South Dock railway infrastructure with various loading stages and wharves, and multiple timber yards including New Dock and Moxam's. Streets identified include Wellington Street, Bathurst Street, and Oystermouth Road. Notable local landmarks such as the County Gaol, the Wellington Foundry, and public houses including the Rock & Fountain (P.H.) and London Hotel are clearly marked.
Approximately 100 cm x 70 cm.
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The map displays evidence of heavy use and age. There are large, dark, irregular liquid stains, potentially ink or blood, located near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Wellington Street (photo 1 and 7). Significant foxing and smaller moisture spotting are visible throughout, particularly prominent in the vacant plot for the County Gaol and along the lower margin (photo 4). The paper surface shows general toning and light soiling consistent with its age. The cloth-taped edges and linen backing exhibit fraying and wear at the corners and along the margins (photo 1). There are visible creases from historical folding or rolling across the sheet.
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1877 - 1884 Ordnance Survey Map - Swansea Town - Glamorganshire Sheet XXIV. 9. 2. - Prison, Gas Works, Centre.
This lot comprises a single large-scale Ordnance Survey town plan map of a portion of Swansea, Wales, printed in the late 19th century. The map is a monochrome zincograph, backed onto linen with a dark brown cloth border. The plan focuses on the South Ward of Swansea, executed at the exceptionally detailed scale of 1/500, which translates to 10.56 feet to one statute mile.
The sheet features a central imprint reading XXIV. 9. 2. / Zincographed and Published at the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton. / 1880 / The Altitudes are given in feet above the Approximate Mean Water at Liverpool. / Those indicated thus (B.M. 54.7) refer to Marks on Buildings, Walls, &c. / Price 2/6. Further text at the bottom left corner states Surveyed in 1878. / Re-zincographed and printed in 1884.
The cartography provides a comprehensive record of the Victorian industrial landscape of the area, including the Swansea Gas Works with two gasometers, retort and refining houses, the South Dock railway infrastructure with various loading stages and wharves, and multiple timber yards including New Dock and Moxam's. Streets identified include Wellington Street, Bathurst Street, and Oystermouth Road. Notable local landmarks such as the County Gaol, the Wellington Foundry, and public houses including the Rock & Fountain (P.H.) and London Hotel are clearly marked.
Approximately 100 cm x 70 cm.
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The map displays evidence of heavy use and age. There are large, dark, irregular liquid stains, potentially ink or blood, located near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Wellington Street (photo 1 and 7). Significant foxing and smaller moisture spotting are visible throughout, particularly prominent in the vacant plot for the County Gaol and along the lower margin (photo 4). The paper surface shows general toning and light soiling consistent with its age. The cloth-taped edges and linen backing exhibit fraying and wear at the corners and along the margins (photo 1). There are visible creases from historical folding or rolling across the sheet.
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