The Emergence of Estate Maps Christ Church, Oxford, 1600 to 1840

by Fletcher, David H.

• ISBN13: 9780199201785
• ISBN10: 0199201781
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-11-09
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Fletcher examines critically the part played by maps in the early modern period c.1600-1840 in the administration and management of the extensive landed estates in England and Wales belonging to Christ Church, Oxford. His book contains 32 colour photographs of estate maps, many reproduced for the first time.

Author Biography

Dr. Fletcher is Lecturer in Geography at London Guildhall University.

Table of Contents

Preface
List of Plates
List of Figures
List of Tables
Conventions used in referring to archival sources
Conventions used in referring to secondary sources
Christ Church shelfmark prefixes and abbreviations
Introduction	p. 1
The clarification of ownership	p. 13
The role of maps in disputes and the protection of rights	p. 36
The administration of property	p. 60
The management of the estates	p. 77
Improvement and development of the estates	p. 99
Conclusion	p. 134
Appendix 1. Finding-aids in Christ Church Muniments	p. 137
Appendix 2. Biographical details of mapmakers	p. 139
Appendix 3. Treasurers of Christ Church: 1631-1856	p. 142
Appendix 4. Deans of Christ Church: 1629-1855	p. 143
References and bibliography	p. 144
Index	p. 153
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