Minutes of meeting, 27 January 1791
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SAL/02/024/003
Title
Minutes of meeting, 27 January 1791
Date
27/1/1791
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Item
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The following Fellow was elected: Thomas Hammersley.
The following Fellow was admitted to the Society: Rev. Daniel Lysons.
Extracts from the late Major General William Roy’s four books on Roman military antiquities in North Britain were read, touching on Roman Camps, both Castra Stativa and temporary earthworks, mid-century discoveries in Scotland made by Captain Melville and during a survey of the Antonine Wall, as well as more accurate site surveys and drawings; indications of the Roman Army route of advance from North Britain in to Scotland, particularly during Agricola’s campaigns. Contains some related discussion of surveying and map-making principles.
The following Fellow was admitted to the Society: Rev. Daniel Lysons.
Extracts from the late Major General William Roy’s four books on Roman military antiquities in North Britain were read, touching on Roman Camps, both Castra Stativa and temporary earthworks, mid-century discoveries in Scotland made by Captain Melville and during a survey of the Antonine Wall, as well as more accurate site surveys and drawings; indications of the Roman Army route of advance from North Britain in to Scotland, particularly during Agricola’s campaigns. Contains some related discussion of surveying and map-making principles.
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Society of Antiquaries of London
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