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Field map formerly belonging to Colonel Dumaresq (IX Foot), presented by his nephew Major General S Darling, 1901

Accession Number NWHRM : 6266

Description

Framed hand drawn field map in pen and ink showing part of the Western Pyrenees from Bayonne in the north, Ascain to the south, Cambo to the west and on the River Nive and Biaritz on the coast. It was drawn by H. Dumaresq, part of the 9th Foot, in 1813. The map depicts towns and rivers of this area situated alongside a scale in the bottom right corner with approximately 2 British Miles to the inch. Marked in pencil on the map are locations of army divisions in the area along with the cartographer's personal name and other markings.

Artist Dumaresq, H.
Creation Date 1813
Measurements 135 mm
Department Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
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