Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Brecknockshire

We have published just four maps in Brecknockshire. Here are the details. Most maps are taken from the OS 1:2,500 maps and reduced to a scale of approx 14 inches to the mile. Each includes a specially commissioned introduction. Follow the links below for further details about individual maps. All titles can be bought through our On-line Mapshop.

  • 28.13 Brecon 1903 - published 1996; introduction by Edward Parry
  • 41.08 Crickhowell & Langattock 1903 - published 2008; introduction by Derrick Pratt
  • 43.14 Gurnos & Ystalyfera 1914 - published 2009; introduction by Derrick Pratt
  • 47.06 see Monmouthshire sheet 11.06 Beaufort 1915
  • 47.07 Brynmawr 1915 - published 1998; intro by Janet Davies.

    We are also publishing a series of Inch to the Mile maps, which now cover the whole of Wales. Visit the One Inch page for full details and index maps; the following are the principal sheets for Brecknockshire:

  • 196 North Breconshire 1908 - published 2003, intro by Edward Parry. Covers area around Builth and Llanwrtyd Wells. Includes a map of Newbridge on Wye.
  • 213 Brecon & District 1909 - published 2002, intro by Edward Parry. Area around Brecon and upper reaches of the River Usk. Includes a map of Trecastle.
  • 214 The Black Mountains 1909 - published 2003; intro by Edward Parry. Covers area around Llanthony, Vowchurch, Talgarth. Includes a detailed map of Talgarth.
  • 231 Merthyr & District 1908 - published 2006; intro by Derrick Pratt. Includes a map of Ystradfellte.
  • 232 NW Monmouthshire 1914 - published 2007; intro by Derrick Pratt. Includes a map of Llechryd

    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 £ 2.25 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 / 24 March 2009