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There are two free online sources of early maps for the years before the 1840s when the OS started mapping our area. 1) Lancaster University’s collection. You can access this via their website: . Getting started - Map resources - LibGuides at Lancaster University. https://lancaster.libguides.com/maps.
County maps of Lancashire. Maps of the whole county or region, providing an overview of the physical and human landscape. For more detailed maps of rural areas, see Ordnance Survey maps from the 1840s. Browse county maps using a graphic index. Select the county map you wish to view.
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Lancaster is an old-established town – back to Roman times – but the first map that shows its layout in any detail did not appear until 1607 when John Speed surveyed the town.
Aug 21, 2024 · Lancaster Historic Maps. The following maps have been scanned from the Lancaster University Library Map Collection (unless otherwise stated). The jpeg images may be reduced to fit the screen and can usually be enlarged, depending on your browser.
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The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. It is the seat of Lancaster University and has a campus of the University of Cumbria .
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Lancaster has a fascinating, varied and ancient history, with royal connections. The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086.
