Charles Mason: Journals

This material is held atCambridge University Library

Scope and Content

The journals, which are not bound in chronological order, contain entries and numerous sketches on geological, archaeological and antiquarian themes. The volume contains: Engraved portrait of Mason, by I. Bretherton. [1] Observations. Yorkshire. 1749 [2] Observations 1737. Whitby, Richmond, Fountains [3] Natwich, Wroxeter, Bangor ... Llanvyllin. 1758, 1760 [4] Mostly arches and arcades in Ickleton and Stewkley churches [5] Notes in a journy thro Worcester and South Wales. 1742 [6] Staffordshire, Buxton. 1732 [7] Sussex iron mines. Some account of them from Mr Fuller [8] Holywell, Denbigh ... Caernarvon etc. [9] Kent. 1740 [10] The West. Cornwal[l]. 1739 [11] Miscellanea, including pedigree of Burnel of Acton Burnel collected by Godolphin Edwards

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Sedgwick Museum of Geology, 1968

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