Old Ordnance Survey One-Inch Maps


These maps are taken from the famous OS "Inch to the Mile" Maps. Though obviously far less detailed than the large scale maps for which we are perhaps better known, they provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 miles across by 12 miles down. For transport historians they are invaluable for showing old railways, while all historians need them for their close depiction of topography, including parish boundaries. These maps also mean that we can offer historical coverage for small villages where a large scale map would not be commercially viable. We intend to publish the whole of England and Wales in this series. Over 200 titles are now available and we aim to publish three new titles each month. The maps include historical notes and all (except the double-sided Tyneside title) also include a large scale map of a small town or village in the area.

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. Visit the One Inch Page for a full list of Inch to the Mile Maps, or The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.

Here is information about Sheet 128:

  • One Inch Sheet 128 North Holland 1888 - published 1999; introduction by Richard Oliver

    This One Inch to the Mile map covers the area of Lincolnshire around Boston, with coverage stretching from Helpringham eastward to Leverton and Leake, and from Sibsey southward to Algakirk. This is fenland, and many fens are named on the map, where the only large place is Boston. On the back we include an extract from Lincs Sheet 116.16 showing the centre of the little town of Donington in detail, complete with a directory.


    It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you might find it useful if we here list the majority of the principal villages and church parishes that are included on this map. Links are given for those for which detailed large-scale maps are also available.

  • Lincolnshire: Algakirk, Amber Hill, Benington, Bicker, Boston, Brothertoft, Butterwick, Donington, Frampton, Frishtoft, Frithville, Great Hale, Heckington, Helpringham, Howell, Kirton, Langriville, Leake, Leverton, Little Hale, Sibsey, Skirbeck, Skirbeck Quarter, South Kyme, Sutterton, Swaton, Swineshead, Thornton le Fen, Wigtoft, Wyberton.

    For a full list of Inch to the Mile maps go to the One Inch Page; or for Yorkshire large scale maps go to the Lincolnshire page.


    You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.


    For a full list of more detailed maps for England, return to the England page.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7PW / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 24 August 2007