The contours show this to be the Lincolnshire Wolds, with land rising to almost 500 feet in the centre the map, quite high for this county. Louth is the main town on the map and railway historians will be interested in the lines that run from it.
Publisher: Rand McNally. Author: Rand McNally. – State Park chart. – State mileage chart. – Climate data. – State facts & symbols. – Easy-to-use legend. – Detailed indexed.
Lancs 103.08a Eccles 1888 – published 2015; intro by Chris Makepeace. Lancs 103.08b Eccles 1905 – published 2003; intro by Chris Makepeace.
Note that the map cover accidentally refers to ‘Irlam o’th’Heights’ and not ‘Irlams o’th’Height’. We will correct that when it goes to a reprint! Lancashire Sheet 103.04 Swinton Park & Irlam o’ th’ Heights 1907 – published 1997; intro by Chris Makepeace.
Explore the historical landscape of Barton Upon Irwell with this detailed travel map by Nick Burton. Published by Alan Godfrey Maps in 1996, this sheet map offers a precise portrayal of the area in 1888, catering to both local historians and transportation enthusiasts. The map is presented in English and measures 220 mm in height, ensuring a comprehensive view of Lancashire Sheet 103.11. With its scholarly focus on transportation subjects, this map serves as a valuable tool for researching the evolution of routes and infrastructure in the region. The ISBN 9781841511092 confirms its authenticity, adding to its appeal for collectors and scholars of local history. Here are the details of maps for Barton on Irwell. Lancs 103.11 Barton upon Irwell 1888 – published 1996; intro by Nick Burton. ISBN.978-0-85054-821-1 Lancs 103.11 Barton on Irwell 1905 – published 2015; intro by Chris Makepeace. ISBN.978-1-84784-919-9 We have published two versions of this detailed map, showing how the area changed across the years. Each covers Barton upon Irwell itself, with coverage extending southward to Bromyhurst and Dumplington, westward to the cemetery and northward to Patricroft Bridge. The River Irwell runs through the map, and is crossed by the Bridgewater Canal. Features include St Catherine’s church, All Saints RC church, Barton Bridge, Mee’s Farm, Victoria Mills, Springfield Mills, Nassau Mills, Grapes Inn, wharfs, Barton Old Hall site, Barton New Hall, Salteye Orchards, Peel Green etc. On the reverse of the 1888 map we include an extract from the 1845 OS Six Inch to the Mile map, covering the area around Eccles, Patricroft, Trafford Hall and Barton upon Irwell. This map links up with Sheets 103.07 Patricroft to the north, 103.12 Trafford Pk to the east and 103.15 Davyhulme to the south.
The Grange is at the western extremity. Lancashire Sheet 103.07 Patricroft & Monton 1905 – published 2006; intro by Chris Makepeace.
The contours show this to be the Lincolnshire Wolds, with land rising to almost 500 feet in the centre the map, quite high for this county. Louth is the main town on the map and railway historians will be interested in the lines that run from it.
We have published two versions of this detailed map, showing how the area changed across the years. The River Irwell runs through the map, and is crossed by the Bridgewater Canal. Lancs 103.11Barton upon Irwell 1888 – published 1996; intro by Nick Burton.
The Grange is at the western extremity.