Record

RefNoMA/262/17
Previous numbersMA.277
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations at Mongewell, England, by [Shute Barrington]
CreatorBarrington; Shute (1734-1826); British Bishop of Durham
Date1 January-31 December 1787
DescriptionDaily observations on weather and natural history, kept at Mongewell, Oxfordshire. Columns for year and day, with dates marked fromn 27 May onward; place, soil, therm[mometer], barom[meter] rain, wind weather and miscellanous. Usually four sets of readings per day, at 8.00am, 12.00, 4.00pm and 10.00pm, but with variations.

Paper label on the front cover inscribed in ink: 'Naturalist's Journal 1787'.
Extent1 volume; 64p. [pp.1-2, pp.63-64 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper, marbled paper covers
Dimensions226x189mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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