Antique map, Taylor & Skinner, Fochambers to Aviemore (2) / Forres to Grantown /

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Seller: boden_antique_maps ✉️ (907) 97.7%, Location: Chichester, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 185916825279 Antique map, Taylor & Skinner, Fochambers to Aviemore (2) / Forres to Grantown /.

Title: The Road from Fochambers to Aviemore (2) / Forres to Grantown / Nairn to Fort George

Description:

Full Title: Taylor & Skinner's Survey of the Roads of Scotland on an Improved Plan. Published by Tho. Brown, Edinburgh, c. 1790.

Page 175 shows the Road from Grantown on Spey via Dulnain Bridge to Aviemore.

Page 176 shows the Road from Forres to Grantown on Spey via Dava. A further strip shows the Road from Nairn to Fort George.

These antique strip maps show the main roads and crossroads leading to various towns along the way. The engravings detail the surrounding topography including noblemen & gentlemen’s seats, castles, churches, rivers, bridges, pastures, woods, forests and hills. On each strip is a compass rose showing the direction of travel as well as the distance, in miles, from the start point.

‘’All the Great Roads are measured from ports of Edinburgh, except the Road to Bernero which is measured from the Cross of Stirling. The Cross Roads are measured from the market cross of one town to another.’’

A rare antique map.

Condition: The pages have been washed, de-acidified & pressed and are in excellent condition. The sheets measure approximately 18 x 10.5 cm. The pages are double sided.

[Ref: JJB2009]

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  • Condition: Good condition
  • Format: Sheet Map
  • Region: UK
  • Map Type: Geological/ Terrain, Historical/ Political, Roads/ Trails/ Travel
  • Antique/ Modern: Antique

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