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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.
Aug 21, 2024 · Lancashire historic maps from Printed Maps of Lancashire: the first two hundred years. Reusing our maps. Maps available from the Lancaster University Library collection attract different copyright terms, which will be highlighted wherever possible.
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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.
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.
This paper explores Stephen Mackreth’s map of Lancaster published in 1778. It explains the map, assesses its accuracy, shows how it was produced and presents new information on Mackreth’s life.
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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 EARLIEST MAP OF LANCASTER. Lancaster Civic Society Leaflet No. 65. 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. Here is his map.
