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1485-1730

Sunday, 11 September 2016 21:11

Kibworth Harcourt Map 1781

Written by Eddie May

This map is of particular interest for several reasons. More generally it displays the advancement in cartography. More specifically to Harcourt, it shows the impact of the enclosure movement and the development of more modern land holdings and agricultural practices.

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Year 1781
Acknowledgement The Kibworth Improvement Team thank and acknowledge the Warden and Fellows of Merton College, Oxford for permission to use images on this website of the college and archived material.

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