Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Caernarvonshire

We have now built up quite a respectable series for Caernarvonshire, and more maps will follow. Here are the details. Further information on individual titles is given on our On-line Mapshop.

  • 6.12 Bangor 1913 - published 2001; introduction by Alan Godfrey. Bangor grew rapidly during the 19th century on its importance as a slate exporting port. The railway also became an important feature, the station on a cramped site between two tunnels. By 1901 the population was over 11,000 and this map vividly portrays the cramped housing in the Hirael district. It forms a group with the following Anglesey maps and an index map is available here.

  • 15.04 Caernarfon 1913 - published 2000; intro by Alan Godfrey. Famous for its great castle, and for the investitures of Princes of Wales, Caernarfon was also a major port in the 19th century and this map shows the railway serving the quayside. The town is packed with interest, both ancient and modern, clearly shown on this detailed map.
  • 16.08 Llanberis 1912 - published 2005; intro by Derrick Pratt. Numerous quarries, inclines and railways, including part of the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
  • 19.13 Betws-y-coed 1911 - published 2004; intro by Derrick Pratt. A double-sided map covering this tiny town in the Conwy Valley.

    We now have a group of maps for the varied towns on the Llyn Peninsula. Criccieth has its mighty castle, together with its Lloyd George connections and is perhaps an ideal base from which to explore the area. Pwllheli is well known as the terminus of the Cambrian Railway, but it was once a busy shipbuilding centre, and our map reveals two unusual tramways. Tremadog was a planned town, and our map also includes the Cambrian station and today's Welsh Highland terminus. Porthmadog is famed for its Festiniog Railway, but was also a busy harbour.

  • 34.12 Tremadog 1913 - published 2003; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 34.13 Criccieth 1913 - published 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 34.16 Porthmadog 1913 - published 2003; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 40.08 Pwllheli 1914 - published 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey

    We are also publishing a series of Inch to the Mile maps, which will eventually cover the whole of Wales. Visit the One Inch page for full details or click on the thumbnail for an index map for the county. The following are the principal sheets for Caernarvonshire. Follow the links for further information:

  • 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. Area around Bangor, Bethesda, Llanberis, Llamrwst. Includes a detailed map of Betws Garmon.
  • 118 Nefyn & District 1903 - published 2004; intro by Derrick Pratt. Includes a detailed map of Nefyn.
  • 119 Snowdonia 1903 - published 2005; intro by Derrick Pratt. Covers area from Snowdon to Porthmadog.
  • 133/134 Aberdaron, Pwllheli & Pen Llyn 1903 - published 2004; intro by Derrick Pratt. Includes a detailed map of Aberdaron.

    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 / 29 Sept 2007