Research Catalog

Title

The emergence of estate maps : Christ Church, Oxford, 1600 to 1840 / David H. Fletcher.

Author

Fletcher, David H.

Publication

Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Holdings

Details

Description

xiii, 156 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps; 29 cm.

Summary

• Dr. David 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 owned by Christ Church, Oxford. The wide variety of maps and other documents relating to these estates provides valuable evidence on the thought processes of those who made and used early estate maps, emphasising the key role played by map-conscious individuals. Dr.
• Fletcher includes detailed case histories by which he not only compares and contrasts the use of maps with other means of depicting landed estates, but also provides considerable insight into social and economic conditions during the period. His book includes 32 colour photographs of maps, many reproduced for the first time.

Series Statement

Christ Church papers ; no. 4

Uniform Title

Christ Church papers ; no. 4.

Subjects

• Christ Church (University of Oxford)
• Administration of estates > Wales
• Administration of estates > England
• Real property > Wales > Maps
• Real property > England > Maps

Genre/Form

Maps.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [144]-150).

Contents

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The clarification of ownership -- Ch. 3. The role of maps in disputes and the protection of rights -- Ch. 4. The administration of property -- Ch. 5. The management of the estates -- Ch. 6. Improvement and development of the estates -- Ch. 7. Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Finding-aids in Christ Church Muniments -- Appendix 2. Biographical details of mapmakers -- Appendix 3. Treasurers of Christ Church: 1631-1856 -- Appendix 4. Deans of Christ Church: 1629-1855.

ISBN

0199201781 (alk. paper)

LCCN

95012127

OCLC

• 32236123
• ocm32236123

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries