1679 WALTON, Robert
Robert Walton (1618-88) had already
published a copy of Peter Stent´s 1665 map (in 1668) when he saw a further
chance to exploit a new work. He consequently worked with Robert Morden to
adapt the two maps just published by John Adams (see previous two entries). It
is derived more accurately from Adam’s wall map. The Term Catalogues confirm
publication in November of 1679. Walton does not however use the same distances
as Adams, his computations differ. Also, the manner in which he displays the
data allows him greater detail of nomenclature. Three compass roses fill each
main body of water, a dedication in the Bristol Channel with the Royal Arms
upper left balancing the ornate title cartouche upper right. The map is
co-published with Robert Morden (fl.1669-1703) at a time when Morden’s career
was yet to grow, although he had published a map of England and Wales by Lea
(1673) and his set of playing cards (1676).
The road network by now is fairly well
represented. Main roads are shown with double lines, although only one enters
Devon approaching Exeter from the east through Honiton. However, many minor
roads are show so a small town like Totnes has six roads and Liskeard eight. In
Cornwall main roads are shown to Launceston (where t finishes) and from
Plymouth to Lands End. Bodmin is linked by seven roads and Redruth by six.
Distances throughout shown along the relevant road.
A New Map Containing all the
Citties & Market
Townes, Rivers, Bridges & other considerable places
in England and Wales. Wherein
are delineated
ye Roads from Towne
to Towne &
ye Number of reputed miles between them are
given by inspection without scale or Compass... Sold by Rob: Walton at ye Globe
1n St. Paul's
Churchyard, & by Rob: Morden
at ye
Atlas in Corn-hill London.
Both title and imprint within the attractive
cartouch top right with various figures representing nautical subjects. These
include Neptune with his trident and sea horse below and Hermes and various
nautical instruments above. The map includes royal coat of arms with motto, "Dieu et
mon Droit" and second coat of arms top left but also a large dedication,
"Viro Perillustri Duo Iosepho Williamson Eqviti Avratos Serenissimo Carolo
II ... lime Consecrant R. Walton & R. Morden" bottom left.
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