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Plan of the Abbeydale Estate as allotted for sale, 1860
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Plan of the Abbeydale Estate as allotted for sale, 1860
Scale 4 chains : 1 inch.Fowler and Son, Sheffield.Pawson and Brailsford, Lithographers.Original at Sheffield Archives: BM/74
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Abbeydale Bank Crescent Gardens Grinding House Maps Park Parks River Rivers Road Sheaf Street Wood Archer Crabtree Holt Plymouth Smithy Ulverston Villas Wheels
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the detailed "Plan of the Abbeydale Estate as allotted for sale" in 1860. The scale of 4 chains to 1 inch allows us to appreciate the intricate layout and design of this historic estate. Created by Fowler and Son, Sheffield, with lithography by Pawson and Brailsford, this plan is a true testament to their craftsmanship. The image reveals a network of roads that wind through the estate, connecting various landmarks such as houses, Holt Crabtree Bank Archer Millhouses Park Parks Gardens Smithy Wood Crescent Street Bannerdale Plymouth Ulverston Grinding Wheels River Sheaf Rivers Moscar Villas. Each element on this map represents an important feature within the Abbeydale Estate. Notably, we can observe picturesque gardens and parks scattered throughout the area, providing residents with serene spaces to relax and enjoy nature's beauty. Additionally, grinding wheels along the river Sheaf indicate industrial activity that once thrived here. Preserved at Sheffield Archives under reference BM/74, this original document offers valuable insights into Sheffield's rich history. While it is essential not to mention commercial use or focus on any specific company associated with this print, we can still appreciate its significance as a historical artifact capturing the essence of Abbeydale Estate in 1860.
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