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. Almost 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 282:

  • One Inch Sheet 282 Salisbury Plain & Vale of Pewsey 1896 - published 2008; introduction by Tony Painter

    This Inch to the Mile map covers the area from Devizes southward to Bulford, and eastward to Pewsey. Much of Salisbury Plain is included and on the reverse we include a detailed map of the 'lost village' of Imber, commandeered for military use in 1943, with the villagers given 47 days to leave - never to return.


    It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you may find it useful if we list the towns and principal villages or parishes that are included on this map:

  • Wiltshire: All Cannings, Beechingstoke, Bulford, Burbage, Charlton, Chirton, Devizes, Durrington, Earl Stoke, East Coulston, Easterton, Easton Royal, Enford, Etchilhampton, Everley, Figheldean, Fittleton, Great Cheverell, Imber, Little Cheverell, Maddington, Manningford Abbots, Manningford Bruce, Marden, Market Lavington, Marston, Milston, Milton Lilbourne, Netheravon, North Newnton, Orcheston St George, Orcheston St Mary, Patney, Pewsey, Potterne, Poulshot, Rollestone, Rushall, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stert, Tilshead, Upavon, Urchfont, West Lavington, Wilcot, Wilsford, Woodborough, Worton.

    For a full list of maps for the area go to the Wiltshire or South West pages.

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


    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 11 November 2008