17.     John Hayman (Alexander Jenkins)                                                 1806 


John Hayman´s original map (previous entry, 16) was used as the basis for another map of the city included in Alexander Jenkins’ History of Exeter published in 1806 (see above). The plan, though drawn to a smaller scale, uses the same technique as for Hayman’s 1805 plan. There is greater emphasis on the suburbs so that toll gates can be seen and a number of houses are shown, e.g. Franklin, Barley, Haccombe and the two Cleaves to the west; Cowick Priory and Alphington House to the south; and Liverydole Chapel to the east. The area actually covered is from Littlejohn’s Cross to the Tiverton Gate and from Exwick Mill to one mile out from Larkbear, the city boundary. The Exeter/Devon boundary is clearly pecked (omitting the northern part). Heights are hachured and Country Seats drawn in elevation. This map has more written information even within the city and appears to be more accurate.

A proof copy exists (see below) before improvements, e.g. parish names include word Part or Pt, Franklin and Cowick Priory and a number of other country houses corrected, the Artillery Barracks have a new wing and outbuildings, and a picture of Mt Radford house replaces the previous plan.

 


Title: EXETER

Size: 205 x 235 mm with Scale Quarter of a Mile in chains 20 = 26 mm or 1 Mile = 104 mm.

Signatures:  Engraved by B. Baker & D. Wright, Islington and From a survey & drawing by J. Hayman.

Imprints: Engraved for Alexr. Jenkins History of Exeter and Published by P. Hedgeland, High Street, Exeter April 19, 1806. 

The broad hatched border has been enlarged for the title (compared to 16) and there is a North point. Whereas the list on Hayman’s earlier plan (previous entry) included all religious meeting places this Reference Key only relates to the churches. The northerly barracks are now described and the new Artillery Barracks shown (bottom right); Hoopers Buildings can now be seen next to the Workhouse on the Honiton-London Road. There appear to be fewer buildings shown about Larkbear by Mt. Radford, and though Bull Meadow has lost its racks, there are further rack fields shown along Magdalen Street. The plan also shows nearly all the toll gates on the main roads. At Exwick a factory and mills are shown; possibly Mr Pim’s paper mills which burnt down only three years later. Within the city the streets, most important buildings, the Guildhall, inns, hotels, Tuckers Hall, the theatre, the partly built crescent in Barn Field and even the markets are shown and lettered.

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