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Beacons in Kent, 1585 (w/c on paper)

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BL748182
Image title
Beacons in Kent, 1585 (w/c on paper)
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Artist
Lambarde, William (fl.1585) / English
Location
British Library, London, UK
Medium
watercolour on paper
Date
1585 AD (C16th AD)
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Map of beacons in Kent, commissioned by Lord Cobham in order to have multiple copies made, as a guide to the effective use of beacons. The positions of about fifty beacons are marked, with lines indicating the direction of the signals given off by them. August 1585

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United Kingdom / Europe / Kent / villages / lord cobham / beacon / england / beacons / britain / british / map / signals / town / village / united kingdom / towns / english / communication / signal / bird's eye view / Painting / Mzpainting
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