Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Somerset

  • We have published maps for most of the major towns in Somerset. The county is also covered in our Inch to the Mile maps and these normally include a detailed map of a small town or village. All maps are available from our On-line Mapshop or from selected bookshops in the area.

    The following maps are all taken from the OS 25" maps and reduced to a scale of approximately 15 inches to the mile. They are extremely detailed, showing individual houses, details such as railway tracks, pathways, pubs, factories and even minutiae such as fountains and signal posts. Obviously they cover quite a small area, normally a mile by a mile and a half each. Each map includes an introduction. For further details click on the links below.

  • These are the large scale, detailed maps we publish for Somerset:

  • 02.05 Portishead (North) 1930 - published 2007; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 02.09 Portishead (West) 1930 - published 2007; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 02.10 Portishead (East) 1930 - published 2007; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 04.07 Clevedon 1903 - published 1991; introduction by Judith Knight
  • 09.15 Weston-super-Mare 1901 - published 1998; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 09.16 Weston (East) 1902 - published 1999; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 14.05a Bath 1883 - published 2011; intro by Tony Painter
  • 14.05b Bath 1902 - published 1995; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 17.16 Axbridge 1929 - published 2006; intro by Tony Painter
  • 20.15 Radstock 1902 - published 2001; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 25.15 Burnham-on-Sea 1929 - published 2007; intro by Tony Painter
  • 27.01 Cheddar 1902 - published 2002; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 30.14 Frome 1902 - published 1994; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 38.03 Highbridge 1929 - published 2007; introduction by Tony Painter
  • 41.05 Wells 1902 - published 1994; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 41.12 Shepton Mallet 1902 - published 1994; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 50.11 Bridgwater 1903 - published 1997; introduction by Elizabeth Lockwood
  • 52.07 Glastonbury 1902 - published 1994, revised 2003; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 65.05 Castle Cary & Ansford 1902 - published 2010; introduction by Tony Painter
  • 65.16 Wincanton & Templecombe 1902 - published 1994; introduction by Alan Godfrey
  • 70.12 Taunton 1903 - published 1994; introduction by Tom Mayberry
  • 73.16 Ilchester 1928 - published 2007; introduction by Tony Painter
  • 83.13 Yeovil (West) 1901 - published 1994; introduction by Robin Ansell
  • 83.14 Yeovil (East) 1901 - published 1993; introduction by Robin Ansell

    You might find this Index Map useful for Portishead, Clevedon and Weston.

    The following map, in our Gloucestershire Series, will also be of interest:

  • Gloucs 76.11 Keynsham 1902 - publ 2003; intro by Mike Bone. We have used the Gloucestershire series map so that the sheet will eventually link up neatly with the Bristol maps. Keynsham is, of course, in Somerset, though this map does cross the county border.

    We also provide complete coverage of Somerset at the Inch to the Mile scale. The following titles are the principal sheets for the county:

  • 264 Bristol & District 1912 - published 2006; intro by Mike Bone. Includes a map of Nailsea.
  • 265 Bath, Marshfield & Vale of Avon 1912 - published 2006; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of Marshfield.
  • 277/278 Ilfracombe & Minehead 1897 - published 2010; intro by Mike Bone. Includes a detailed map of Ilfracombe.
  • 279 Weston-super-Mare & Highbridge 1897 - published 2009; intro by Mike Bone. Includes a map of Huntspill.
  • 280 The Mendips 1897 - published 2011; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of Chilcompton.
  • 281 East Somerset & West Wilts 1897 - published 2009; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of Wellow.
  • 294 Dulverton & The Brendon Hills 1896 - published 2011; intro by Richard Oliver. Includes a map of Dulverton.
  • 295 Vale of Taunton & The Quantock Hills 1897 - published 2011; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of Wiveliscombe.
  • 296 Glastonbury & District 1897 - published 2010; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of Evercreech village.
  • 297 Wincanton, Mere & District 1897 - published 2009; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of Zeals.
  • 311 Chard, Wellington & the Blackdown Hills 1896 - published 2008; intro by Richard Oliver. Includes a map of Culmstock.
  • 312 SE Somerset 1899 - Coloured Edition - published 2008; intro by Tony Painter. Includes a map of South Petherton.

    See the One Inch page for a complete list.

    All maps can be ordered through our On-line Mapshop and through various local stockists.

    Most maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. They cost just £ 2.50 each (Coloured sheets £ 3.25) For a full list of maps for the South West, return to the South West page or to the main Index page for full details of the series. For further information phone us on 01207 583388.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 22 July 2011