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 two mining villages west of Chester-le-Street and south of the historic Pelton village. Two railways run through the map: the NER Annfield Plain Branch, including Pelton station, now part of the C2C cycle route; and the NER Pontop & South Shields Branch. There are two large collieries, Pelton Colliery (Newfield Pit), with coke ovens, and Pelton Fell Colliery, with all sidings, shafts etc shown. Numerous mineral lines are shown: Waldridge Wagonway, a tramway from Pelton Fell Colliery to Het Hill (to Tribley Pit, off the map), and the beginning of wagonways to Handenhold, Craghead and West Pelton. Stellagill Sidings are at the east end of the map. The Chester-Craghead road runs along the lower part of the map, including Traveller's Rest pub. This area has changed greatly (part is being redveloped again in 2006) and the mining and railway detail will fascinate all local historians. We include directories for Pelton Fell, Newfield and Chester-le-Street on the reverse.
The map links up with Sheets 12.08 Pelton & Urpeth to the north, and 13.09 Chester-le-Street to the east.
You might find this index map useful.
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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 / 27 July 2007