Ref Number: 0022
Ref Number: 0022
Thought to be developed as a defence map of Portsmouth, and beacons in the area. Annotated by William Cecil Lord Burghley, Secretary of State to Elizabeth the 1st, who was an avid map collector and new the importance of such. There beacons can be seen on what was called “Portesdowne” which were the basis of the alert system in place for invasion and attack.
© 2024 Island Eye. Designed & Maintained by PC Consultants