The Countie And Citie Of Lyncolne Described ...
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This attractive map includes a plan of the Lincoln itself complete with a lettered key. Also shown are illustrations of the battles of 1140 and 1217 when Henry III fought his disloyal barons. The arms depicted are those of the county's noble families who bore the title of Earls of Lincoln.
John Speed (1552-1629) is arguably the most famous English cartographer of any period, as a result of his atlas "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine". The individual maps are the best known and among the most sought-after of all county maps. The maps themselves were derived from the best and most up- to-date sources available. However, Speed also made innovations of his own - introducing town plans on many of the maps, including county boundaries on almost all maps and also the coats of arms of local Earls and Dukes as well the Royal arms. The overall effect is to produce very decorative, attractive and informative maps.
region: Lincolnshire |
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