We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a large group in County Durham, where we are based. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. The maps are neatly folded and each includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.
This very detailed map covers the village of Burnopfield, which stands on a shelf above the River Derwent, about 7 miles SW of Newcastle. Burnopfield itself is near the centre of the map, and features include Bustybank Gasworks, Sheep Hill, Crookgate, Burnopfield House, Bryan's Leap and - of course - each individual house. To the west is Leazes, with High Friarside, St James church, Leazes Hall, Lintz and (in the extreme SW corner) Lintz colliery. South of Burnopfield, at the foot of the map, is Burnopfield Colliery (Hobson Pit). The Pontop & Jarrow Railway runs through the map and at the eastern edge is a small portion of the Crookbank Wagonway and the outskirts of Byermoor.
The map links up with Sheet 6.09 Rowlands Gill to the north and 12.01 Hobson & Tantobie to the south.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Derwentside area maps.
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Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for England, return to the England page.
Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7PW / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 25 July 2007