Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Anglesey

Here are the details of our maps for Anglesey. The following are large scale maps, at approx 14 inches to the mile, showing towns in considerable detail. Further information about individual maps is given on our On-line Mapshop.

11.02 Holyhead 1923 published 2001; introduction by Alan Godfrey

Although it has an ancient history, Holyhead really developed as a major port in the 19th century. Indeed, until the end of the 18th century facilities were so basic that passengers had to be carried ashore piggy-back style at low tide. Enlargement of the harbour, Telford's road improvement and finally the railway brought real prosperity and by 1851 the population was 8,863. Thereafter growth was more modest - the population was 11,077 in 1911 - and the town began to decline after the creation of the Irish Free State. This double-sided map shows the town just after its peak; the fine detail of the inner harbour, and of the small town with a rocky hinterland, will appeal to transport historians as well as local people.

  • 19.10 Llanfair-pwllgwyngyll published 2004; introduction by Derrick Pratt
  • 19.11 Menai Bridge / Porth-aethwy 1913 published 2004; introduction by Derrick Pratt

    These two maps link up with each other and with the map of Bangor (see Caernarvonshire). For an index grid of the group visit this link. Sheet 19.10 is often abbreviated as Llanfair PG - or extended to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch but I am not sure that many search engines will pick that up!

    A pair of Inch to the Mile maps also give good coverage of the county; here are details. Click on the thumbnail for an index map of the county, or visit the One Inch page for full details of this series.

  • 92/93 Anglesey (N) / Gogledd Ynys Mon 1903 - published 2003; intro in Welsh and English by Gwilym Jones & W P Griffith. Includes a map of Llanerch-y-medd on the reverse. Follow this link for a sample extract.
  • 94 Beaumaris & Llandudno 1903 - published 2005; intro by Derrick Pratt. Includes a large scale map of Beaumaris itself.
  • 105 Anglesey (S) & Caernarfon / De Ynys Mon 1903 - published 2003; intro in Welsh and English by Gwilym Jones & W P Griffith. Includes a map of Newborough on the reverse.
  • 106 Bangor, Bethesda & District 1903 - published 2003; intro by Derrick Pratt.

    Most maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. They cost just £2.20 each. For a full list of Welsh maps, return to the Wales page

    You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. They are also available from various local outlets.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388
    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 20 Nov 2005