Historic Map of Dublin City, Ireland
Dublin Core
Title
Historic Map of Dublin City, Ireland
Subject
John Rocque's Map of Dublin
Map
Description
Lantern slide of a detail of a map of Dublin City. Originally labeled 'D3 27' and without a title. The slide is taken of a well known map by John Rocque who spent a short time in Dublin whilst producing maps of the city. This map is one of his firsts, dated to 1757, it is titled 'Exact Survey of the City and Suburbs of Dublin'. This side shoes a detail of 'Leeson's Walk', a steet that ran by the side of St. Stephen's Green. It is now known simply as 'Stephen's Green'.In later maps he wrote a guide offering advice and information on the local people of Dublin.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Source
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection: Box 08
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Date
1756
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Alternative Title
Box08_026
Date Created
14/01/15
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Extent
7586 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
Town/townland: Dublin
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/100002.aspx
Area: Stephenis Green
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/1166100.aspx
Irish National Grid East: O 15
Irish National Grid North: 35
position source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude: 53.336908
Longitude: -6.260126
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Historic Map of Dublin City, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed November 24, 2024, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/24928.
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