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Surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783, it is presented as \u003cstrong\u003etwo adjoining strip maps on a single engraved sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the historic road through \u003cstrong\u003eCastlebellingham, Dromiskin, Lurgangreen, Dundalk, Jonesborough and Newry\u003c\/strong\u003e, across \u003cstrong\u003eCounties Louth, Armagh and Down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eleft-hand strip\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the route north through \u003cstrong\u003eCounty Louth\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning around \u003cstrong\u003eCastlebellingham\u003c\/strong\u003e and continuing by \u003cstrong\u003eDromiskin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLurgangreen\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDundalk\u003c\/strong\u003e before extending towards \u003cstrong\u003eJonesborough\u003c\/strong\u003e. Numerous side roads, churches, country houses and estates are marked along the way, including roads towards \u003cstrong\u003eArdee, Carlingford and Carrickmacross\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDundalk\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most prominent places on the sheet, shown beside the coastal inlet with its surrounding streets, connecting roads and nearby landed properties clearly engraved. Among the named places and properties in this section are \u003cstrong\u003eMountpleasant, Priorland, Haggardstown and Clermont\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with several contemporary landowners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand strip\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the route through the border country around \u003cstrong\u003eNewry\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the road network becomes especially rich in detail. The engraving shows roads leading towards \u003cstrong\u003eDownpatrick, Rostrevor, Carlingford, Narrow Water and Armagh\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with \u003cstrong\u003eturnpikes, waterways, hills, churches, bridges and named estates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral local features add particular interest to the Newry section, including \u003cstrong\u003eSheep Bridge, Donoughmore Church, Ballintaggart, Trianont\u003c\/strong\u003e and the clearly engraved road junctions around the town itself. The map also marks the county transitions with the inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e“Enter Armagh Co.”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Enter Down Co.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the historic relationship between the adjoining counties especially clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side-by-side strip arrangement allows a long section of road to be shown on a single page while retaining the \u003cstrong\u003emile-by-mile format\u003c\/strong\u003e characteristic of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s survey. As throughout the series, the map also includes numerous named country houses, estates and landowners, giving it added value for \u003cstrong\u003eIrish local history, genealogy and family-history research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large engraved county names and marked county boundaries make this sheet particularly useful as a record of the late-18th-century road connections between \u003cstrong\u003eCounty Louth, County Armagh and County Down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 4\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53625556304165,"sku":"TS-004","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/1783-dundalk-newry-castlebellingham-dromiskin-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1789074415"},{"product_id":"1783-lurgan-moira-crumlin-glenavy-ballinderry-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Lurgan, Moira, Crumlin, Glenavy \u0026 Ballinderry, Antrim, Armagh, Down Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Lurgan, Moira, Crumlin, Glenavy and Ballinderry, Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehand-coloured antique Irish road map\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in \u003cstrong\u003e1783\u003c\/strong\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 16\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. Surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783, it records the historic road network around \u003cstrong\u003eLurgan, Magheralin, Moira, Aghagallon, Aghalee, Ballinderry, Glenavy and Crumlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, crossing parts of \u003cstrong\u003eCounty Armagh, County Down and County Antrim\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original heading \u003cstrong\u003e“From Dublin”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this sheet as part of the continuing road survey from the capital. The map shows a detailed network of principal roads and connecting routes linking the settlements around \u003cstrong\u003eLough Neagh\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with mile markers, churches, estates, waterways and country houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLurgan\u003c\/strong\u003e is prominently shown with several roads converging around the town, including connections towards \u003cstrong\u003ePortadown, Moira\u003c\/strong\u003e and the surrounding countryside. Nearby properties and estates include \u003cstrong\u003eGracehall, Springhill, Newforge\u003c\/strong\u003e and other residences associated with contemporary landowners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoira\u003c\/strong\u003e appears as another important road junction, with \u003cstrong\u003eMoira Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly identified nearby. Roads connect the town with \u003cstrong\u003eLurgan, Lisburn\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDromore\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eMagheralin\u003c\/strong\u003e and surrounding estates are also carefully recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route continues through the area around \u003cstrong\u003eAghagallon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAghalee\u003c\/strong\u003e, with numerous churches, country houses and local roads shown beside the principal route. The engraving also records \u003cstrong\u003eBallinderry\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with nearby estates and the road connections towards \u003cstrong\u003eLisburn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenavy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCrumlin\u003c\/strong\u003e form major features on another section of the sheet. Around Glenavy, roads connect towards \u003cstrong\u003eLisburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Crumlin appears with the \u003cstrong\u003eBelfast Road\u003c\/strong\u003e and surrounding properties clearly marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLough Neagh\u003c\/strong\u003e dominates much of the map visually, with \u003cstrong\u003eRams Island, Langford Lodge\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePortmore\u003c\/strong\u003e among the prominent geographical and estate features shown beside the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved county-boundary inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e“Enter Armagh Co.”, “Enter Down Co.”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Enter Antrim Co.”\u003c\/strong\u003e make this sheet particularly useful for understanding how the historic road network crossed between the three counties during the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs throughout Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s survey, numerous named estates, country houses and contemporary landowners appear beside the roads, giving the engraving additional interest for \u003cstrong\u003eIrish local history, genealogy and family-history research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 16\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53655342350629,"sku":"TS-016","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/1783-lurgan-moira-crumlin-glenavy-ballinderry-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1789069883"},{"product_id":"1783-newry-markethill-scarva-poyntzpass-loughgilly-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Newry, Markethill, Scarva, Poyntzpass, Loughgilly, Armagh, Down Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Newry, Markethill, Scarva, Poyntzpass, Loughgilly Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this hand-coloured antique Ireland road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 22\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Newry to Market-Hill and to Stewartstown,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the principal journey represented on the sheet. Mileage tables also record the continuing route through Tandragee, Portadown and Blackwaterfoot towards Stewartstown, together with distances from Newry to Scarva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places shown include \u003cstrong\u003eNewry, Markethill, Scarva, Poyntzpass and Loughgilly\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the map extending through parts of \u003cstrong\u003eCounties Armagh and Down\u003c\/strong\u003e. Poyntzpass appears on the engraving in the historic form \u003cstrong\u003e“Points Pass.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewry is shown with roads towards Dublin, Belfast, Downpatrick and Castleblayney, while the \u003cstrong\u003eNewry River and canal corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e runs alongside the route. Nearby places and estates include Lisdrumgullion, Mullaglass, Greenfield and Dernolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther north, the engraving records \u003cstrong\u003eLoughgilly, the River Cusher, Markethill and Gosford Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with Clare, Richhill, Acton and numerous churches, country houses and named properties. On the eastern side, the road follows the waterway towards Scarva and the Banbridge road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central section includes \u003cstrong\u003eDrumbanagher\u003c\/strong\u003e and Poyntzpass, illustrating the dense network of roads, waterways, estates and settlements between Newry and the surrounding Armagh and Down countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of towns, estates, river and canal routes, and named properties makes this map particularly interesting for \u003cstrong\u003eCounties Armagh and Down local history, Irish genealogy and family-history research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 22\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53857628553509,"sku":"TS-022","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/01-1783-newry-markethill-scarva-poyntzpass-loughgilly-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1789780977"},{"product_id":"1783-stewartstown-portadown-lurgan-tandragee-lough-neagh-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Stewartstown, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee, Lough Neagh, Armagh, Tyrone Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Stewartstown, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee, Lough Neagh Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this hand-coloured antique Ireland road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 23\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Newry to Stewarts-town,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the journey represented on the sheet. The road network connects Tandragee, Portadown and Stewartstown, with adjoining routes towards Lurgan, Armagh and Dungannon across Counties Armagh and Tyrone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places shown include \u003cstrong\u003eStewartstown, Portadown, Lurgan and Tandragee\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the major geographical feature of \u003cstrong\u003eLough Neagh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sheet also records the River Bann, River Blackwater, River Cusher and the Newry Canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortadown is prominently shown beside the \u003cstrong\u003eRiver Bann\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roads converging from Tandragee, Armagh and Lurgan. Nearby estates and landmarks include \u003cstrong\u003eCarrickblacker, Seagoe Church, Mahone and Dawson’s Grove\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with named residences and country houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth of Portadown, the route follows the Bann towards Lough Neagh. The engraving records \u003cstrong\u003eBannfoot Ferry and Blackwater Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the River Blackwater enters Lough Neagh, together with nearby roads, estates and the route towards Charlemont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjoining road network continues towards Stewartstown, while the eastern section records the road to \u003cstrong\u003eLurgan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the southern route through \u003cstrong\u003eTandragee\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“Road from Dublin to Cookstown and to Colerain,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the wider journey represented by this part of the survey. The mileage table records stages through Dundalk, Markethill, Richhill, Charlemont, Stewartstown, Moneymore, Maghera, Garvagh and Coleraine, together with an alternative route through Newtownhamilton, Armagh, Dungannon and Cookstown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places and features shown include \u003cstrong\u003eDundalk, Forkhill, Castletown, Castle Roche and the Castleblayney road\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the road network extending across \u003cstrong\u003eCounties Louth and Armagh\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“Portrush by Charlemont,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the wider journey represented by this section of the survey. The roads shown form an inland route through County Armagh, with connections towards Newry, Castleblayney and neighbouring roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places and features shown include \u003cstrong\u003eMarkethill, Newtownhamilton, Mullabrack and Gosford Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Markethill appears on the principal turnpike road, with Gosford Castle and Mullabrack Church close by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth of Markethill, the route passes \u003cstrong\u003eMawhan, Loughans and Ballywire\u003c\/strong\u003e before reaching Newtownhamilton. 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