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 mining village (or small town) of Annfield Plain, just west of Stanley. Coverage stretches from Catchgate eastward to Oxhill and also includes West Kyo and East Kyo. Several railways cross the map: the NER Annfield Plain Branch and NER Pontop & South Shields Branch, which meet at Annfield Plain Junction (the former is now part of the C2C cycleway) and Morrison Pit Wagonway (now the route of the main road). Collieries on the map include South Moor Colliery (Charley Pit); South Tanfield Colliery, with coke ovens; South Derwent Colliery, at Annfield Plain, and this includes the Willie Pit, Pontop coke ovens, Bankfoot coke ovens, engine shed. Also shown are Oxhill Farm, old wagonway, Bessy Bell Hill, Quakinghouse Cottages, South Moor Colliery (Pea Pit), Kyo Laws, Lizzie Square, South Derwent Colliery (Carrmyers Shaft). On the reverse we include a directory of Collierley parish which included Catchgate and Annfield Plain.
The map links up with Sheets 12.06 Stanley to the east.
You might find this index map useful.
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 / 24 October 2007