On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) map "Ancient Camps &c. Michaelstow Beacon.", Cornwall.
A plan showing Helsbury Castle, a hill fort dating from the Iron Age, some 2500 or so years ago. The fort is univallate, having a single rampart and ditch. The rampart extends to 4m in height. The hill fort stands on Michaelstow Beacon.
DATE PRINTED: 1873.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19 x 13 cm, 7.5 x 5.25 inches (medium) plus margins.
PROVENANCE: A plan published in 'The Parochial and Family History of the Deanery of Trigg Minor, in the County of Cornwall.', by Sir John Maclean. Published by Nichols & son, 1873.
TYPE: Antique lithograph printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Michaelstow village and parish lie on the western side of Bodmin Moor in a very pretty setting. Of archaeological interest in the parish is Helsbury Castle, a hill fort dating from the Iron Age, some 2500 or so years ago. The fort is univallate, having a single rampart and ditch. The rampart extends to 4m in height. The hill fort stands on Michaelstow Beacon (208m/684ft). There are the ruins of a chapel within the hill fort. The chapel was dedicated to St Syth.
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