Credit: © The Royal Society
Image number: RS.9374
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Map of the Isle of Portland
Date
17th century
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Material
Dimensions
height (drawing): 152mm
width (drawing): 128mm
width (drawing): 128mm
Subject
Description
Geography of the Dorset coast between the Isle of Portand and Abbotsbury, showing Chesil Beach. Inscribed in ink above: “The Isle of Portland and parts adjacent”. The main features are variously inscribed, including; “A Ridge of Pebles called the beech” [Chesil Beach} and “The Lake or Lagoon. 6 Miles in length” [Fleet Lagoon]. Portland Castle is marked on the Isle.
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