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Introduction<\/strong>
We are delighted to share the newest addition to Digital Special Collections & Archives: Maps of the Escheated Counties of Ireland, 1609<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an atlas containing 31 facsimiles of maps of Ireland ca. 1594-1609. It was published by the Southampton Ordnance Survey office under the direction of Sir Henry James R. E. in 1861. The atlas, which remains available for consultation in Special Collections, is now also available online<\/a>. For further bibliographic details, please see the catalogue <\/a>record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The atlas can be broken down into three sections: Richard Bartlett\u2019s maps of Ulster; the Bodley maps; and finally, John Thomas\u2019 map of the siege of Enniskillen castle.
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Bartlett\u2019s Maps of Ulster <\/strong>
The first three maps in this atlas, A Generalle Description of Vlster<\/em>, Tyrone &c<\/em>., and Tyrconnell &c.,<\/em> are by Richard Bartlett ca. 1602-1603. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A skilled map-maker, Bartlett has been described as embodying three key elements of the profession: \u201cgeographic judgement, cartographic professionalism and artistic flair\u201d.[1]<\/a> The three maps in this atlas belonging to Bartlett exemplify this description. They are rich in detail and wonderfully illustrated.
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A Generalle Description of Vlster<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On first observing A Generalle Description of Vlster, <\/em>I noticed that the majority of the detail is concentrated on the eastern portion of the map, with comparatively little in the Tyrone and Donegal (“Tirconnelle”) regions. It has been suggested that these flaws may have inspired Bartlett to move into these areas to collect this missing information.[2]<\/a> However, in the historical context of the tail end of the Nine Years War, this was a dangerous proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are three of Bartlett\u2019s final maps. During his time in Donegal, Bartlett was captured and killed by the local people. According to Sir John Davies, writing to Robert Cecil: \u201c\u2026when he came to Tyrconnell the inhabitants took off his head, because they would not have their country discovered.\u201d[3]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This map of Donegal Bay and Sligo Bay is the final one created by Bartlett before his death:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tyrconnell &c.<\/em> <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Discover More About Richard Bartlett<\/em>
Special Collections holds items which elaborate on Richard Bartlett. The Queen’s Last Map-Maker: Richard Bartlett in Ireland, 1600-3 <\/em>by J. H. Andrews provides a detailed examination of Bartlett’s cartography and time in Ireland: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This book is available for consultation in Special collections. See our catalogue <\/a>for further details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulster and Other Irish Maps: c. 1600, <\/em>edited by G. A. Hayes-McCoy is another excellent resource covering the journey of Bartlett and including many of his maps in Ireland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n