Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Low Fell

We have published more than 1,900 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.

Here are the details of maps for Low Fell:

  • Co Durham Sheet 6.08 Low Fell 1895 - published 1982, 2nd Edition 2003; introduction by John Griffiths

    This very detailed map covers Low Fell, on the south side of Gateshead, and much of the area now covered by the Team Valley Trading Estate. Low Fell itself is on the eastern side of the map. Coverage stretches from Kells Lane westward across the Team valley to Farnacres and Norwood, and from Saltwellpark Mansion southward to the Chow Dene. The NER main line runs north-south through the map, including Low Fell station. Features include St Helen's church, Saltwell Hall, Whinney House, Saltwell Cottage, Derwent Crook, Saltwell Side, Tileshed Wood, a stretch of the Team Colliery Wagonway, tramway. An 1894 directory of Low Fell is included.

    The map links up with Tyneside 23 Gateshead South to the north, Co Durham 7.05 Gateshead Fell to the east.

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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 the North East, return to the North East page.

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com /2 September 2006