Thomas Best Jervis

1796–1857 (age 61)

Biography

Thomas Best Jervis (1796–1857) applied a meticulous eye to the art of cartography, producing maps that guided travelers and officials alike with clarity and precision.

His work reflected a deep respect for the landscape of Withycombe Raleigh and the wider region, and his legacy is fondly recalled at the Church of St John In The Wilderness.