The Origin of Ireland's Ordnance Survey: Taxation, Townlands and Topography

by Finnian O Cionnaith PhD

Since 1824, the Ordnance Survey (Tailte ireann and OSNI, respectively) has become the essence of cartographic accuracy in Ireland, documenting the ever-changing relationship between people and the environment. Though it has left a detailed and invaluable historical record in its wake, the story of its foundation is, however, less well-known. This book brings to life the fascinating primordial days of the Ordnance Survey of Ireland. In doing so,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1801511225
• ISBN13: 9781801511223
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Four Courts Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"