KDHS Monthly Lecture. Dr Catherine Porter; Beyond the Map: County Clare in the 1st Ordnance Survey of Ireland.
In 1824, the first Ordnance Survey (OS) of Ireland began in earnest. The maps produced from this survey serve as the foundation for much of how we interpret today’s landscape. However, the geographies of Ireland collected and compiled by the OS extend far beyond cartography. Additional sources document the natural landscape, built environment, culture, society, … Continue reading "KDHS Monthly Lecture. Dr Catherine Porter; Beyond the Map: County Clare in the 1st Ordnance Survey of Ireland."