Ordnance Survey of Ireland, 1836 - 1999
Scope and Contents
The archive contains various map indexes and catalogues dating from the second half of the twentieth century, including the 1949 issue and its supplements, some technical papers (see also the Brian Warren Adams and John Harwood Andrews collections), photocopies of the 1836 prospectus and a correspondence file (1867-1872).
Dates
- Creation: 1836 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access
The Charles Close Society Archives is available for consultation by researchers in the Map Room at Cambridge University Library. Appointments for access should be made in advance by contacting the Head of the Map Department, Anne Taylor (maps@lib.cam.ac.uk). Further contact details and Map Room opening hours can be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/departments/maps/map-department-contact-details. Anyone wishing to use the collection must first acquire a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket, see https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/using-library/your-library-membership Members of the Charles Close Society wishing to consult the Charles Close Society Archives will not be charged for a ticket on production of their current CCS membership card and providing that they have first contacted Anne Taylor who will support their application.
Biographical / Historical
Established in 1824, with its headquarters in Phoenix Park, Dublin, to carry out a survey of the island of Ireland in order to update land valuations for taxation purposes. It was made independent of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, in April 1922, since when it has been the official mapping organisation of the Republic of Ireland, responsible for both the civilian and military mapping requirements of the country.
Extent
1 collection : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2011-03-18 15:27:46+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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