Old Map of Cornwall 1576 by Christopher Saxton - Penzance, St Ives, Plymouth, Lands End, Padstow medieval fortress lines

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The map traces the growth of the county through its principal towns: Bristol

Each etched line conveys centuries of local lore—from rugged highlands to pastoral valleys—and invites viewers to trace the evolution of cultural identity across shifting borders

Old Map of Cornwall 1576 by Christopher Saxton - Penzance, St Ives, Plymouth, Lands End, Padstow medieval fortress lines </p> <p>Whether displayed in aThis is the first ever printed map of Cornwall, created by Christopher Saxton the father of British cartography nearly 450 years ago. Based on one of the finest surviving examples of this extraordinarily rare map, our restoration reveals Saxton's masterful engraving with remarkable clarity. Originally hand coloured, the map showcases hundreds of place names from major ports to small villages, capturing the southwest as the Elizabethans knew it. The