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Runemage
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|  Posted 23-04-2011 at 12:10
The only megalithic structure I could find was Stonehenge but these could be of interest re place names etc.
"Cambridge University Library has one of five known sets of proof maps prepared for John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, which was published in 1611/12.
The maps were printed from copper plates which had been engraved, in reverse, by Jodocus Hondius in his workshop in Amsterdam. Maps printed from the plates - proofs - would have been sent back to England for checking.
The maps in Cambridge University Library's set of proofs are in a late state of preparation, but many were altered before being published. The map of Cheshire, which had been produced as early as 1603 by English engraver William Rogers, was completely replaced following the death of Rogers in 1604.
Below are the high quality scans of all 66 of the proof maps."
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/maps/speed.html
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Sunny100
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| Posted 23-04-2011 at 16:20
Oh wow thanks Runemage for the link, just had a look at the one for Lancashire, it's really brilliant and so clear. Cheers.
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TheCaptain
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| Posted 23-04-2011 at 18:08
Yes, excellent to be able to look at these at my leisure. Its intriguing to look at what was obviously important then and compare to now.
By the way, I have noticed Trethevy Stones, Hurles and Arthurs Hall on the Cornwall map
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BERNARDQUATERMASS
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|  Posted 24-04-2011 at 19:28
.......A superb find...
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PAB
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| Posted 26-04-2011 at 23:15
Thanks for sight of these Runemage - absolutely fascinating!
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Magdalene
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|  Posted 16-05-2011 at 13:16
Hi Runemage,
I am new to the Portal and would like to add my thanks for the link. It's fantastic to be able to access this detailed information and to make comparisons to the present day.
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Runemage
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| Posted 16-05-2011 at 20:27
I'm pleased everyone likes the old maps.
Welcome Magdalene, enjoy our site 
Rune
[ This message was edited by: Runemage on 2011-05-16 20:51 ]
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Purpleswimmingtiger
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| Posted 18-05-2011 at 20:46
I'm new here too and really liked looking at these maps.
Just prowling round and getting a feel for the place.
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Andy B
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| Posted 18-05-2011 at 22:08
Welcome Magdalene and Purpleswimmingtiger, if you need any help getting around the site (or indeed have any suggestions how we could make the navigation easier to follow for newcomers) do let us know.
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