| RefNo | MA/113/3 |
| Previous numbers | MA.113 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper 'A meteorological journal for 1840 kept at Allenheads, Northumberland, with a few remarks on the rain-gauge', by William Walton |
| Creator | Walton; William (d.1863); British clergyman |
| Date | 13 March 1841 |
| Description | Daily meteorological observations [pp.1-25] made at 9.00am and at 3.00pm at Allenheads, Northumberland, England, 1 January-31 December 1840. Columns for date, barometer readings, with attached thermometer and an external thermometer. With rain in inches and direction of the wind at 9.00am, and general remarks. There is a concluding set of mean results for the year [p.26].
The main data is followed by 'A few remarks on the Rain-gauge', discussing problems of rain gauge design, with illustrations. This is annotated in pencil, with a final note [p.39] commencing: 'The Author is here misled by the circumstances of his Locality...L.H. 29 April 41' [Luke Howard].
Numbered and inscribed [p.1]: 'No.229...Recd. 18 March 1841 S.H.C.' [Samuel Hunter Christie]. Annotated [p.40]: 'Archives 10th June 1841 S.H.C.'. |
| Extent | 40p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 243x189mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | MM/11/154 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5534 | Walton; William (- 1863) | - 1863 |
| NA4515 | Howard; Luke (1772 - 1864) | 1772 - 1864 |