We have published more than 1,800 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a group in Dorset. 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 Shaftesbury:
This detailed map covers the hill-top town of Shaftesbury. Features include the town centre, Holy Trinity church, High Street, St James, Butts Knap, Hawksdean Lane, St Rumbold's church, workhouse, Breach Common, Alcester, Castle Hill, Gold Hill, Park Walk, Payne's Place. Also Bimport, which features in Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure, where Shaftesbury is referred to as Shaston. On the north side of town the map covers Enmore Green and Long Cross.
You might find this index map useful.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Dorset Series maps.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
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 South West, return to the South West page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 24 October 2005