Map of South Wales and South West England
Gerardus Mercator (Rupelmonde 1512 -Duisburg 1594)
Category
Maps
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, wood and glass
Measurements
560 x 645 mm
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13869
Summary
Map of South Wales and SW England. Several Latin inscriptions. Red line round inside frame showing latitude and longitude. Wide white mount inscribed at bottom, GERARD MERCATOR Born Rupelmonde 1512 Died DUISBURG 1594 / WEST COUNTY SHEET FROM / MAP OF GREAT BRITAIN 1564. Frame is narrow, black and bounded by gilding on both edges. Slightly damaged bottom right.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Gerardus Mercator (Rupelmonde 1512 -Duisburg 1594), mapmaker