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Topographic surveys.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Surveys of the surface configuration of an area, including natural and man-made features.

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Manuscript entitled, 'Description of the north coast of Scotland' [cover], in which is recorded a survey by Captain Henry Charles Otter of the coastline, landscape and localities., 1844.

 File
Identifier: Acc.14226/1
Scope and Contents The survey describes in detail the coast from Thurso to Cape Wrath, via Sandside, the Kyle of Tongue, Loch Eriboll and the Kyle of Durness. It covers subjects such as harbours, prevailing winds, ferries, the landscape, fishing, flora and wildlife, as well as the local economy, history and customs.Included are pencil and watercolour illustrations of 'Captn Slater's Monu[ment]', 'Hillim Inn from Camesendown Anchorage', 'Entrance of Loch Eriboll', 'Anchorage of Camesendown', 'Kyle...
Dates: 1844.

Photostat of part of original survey. 2 copies - Survey from Inverawe to Bridge of Awe - Awe River, Argyll - surveyed by D and T Stevenson., 1868.

 File
Identifier: MS.5844 (144)-(145)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1868.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with T., 1815-1861, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5882
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1815-1861, undated

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with W., 1737-1852, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.5883
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1737-1852, undated.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with A., 1661-1905.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5844 (1)-(152)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1661-1905.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with C., 19th century-1936.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5846 (1)-(145)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 19th century-1936.