Martin Ebdon Maps

Historical mapping based on Devon tithe maps

A Map of Ilfracombe and Lundy in 1840
A Map of Ilfracombe and Lundy in 1840
A Map of Ilfracombe and Lundy in 1840
A Map of Ilfracombe and Lundy in 1840

A Map of Ilfracombe and Lundy in 1840

£19.95

Sheet number 1 in the Devon in 1840 series of historical maps covers Ilfracombe and Lundy, showing the area as it was 180 years ago. Based on tithe maps of Ilfracombe and the surrounding parishes, this publication is packed with historical detail and will appeal to anyone interested in old maps of the Ilfracombe district.

On one side of the sheet is a large map of the district at the scale of four inches to one mile (1:16000), accompanied by a map of Lundy at the same scale. On the other side is a detailed map of the town of Ilfracombe at the scale of 25 inches to one mile (1:2500), and maps of Croyde and West Down villages at 16 inches to one mile (1:4000).

See the Area Covered tab, below, for more detail about what places are shown.

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Description

The maps on sheet 1 show the Ilfracombe district as it was around 1840. The maps show buildings, roads (with turnpike roads and toll-gates distinguished), rivers and streams, field boundaries and cultivation, woodland, parkland, orchards, archaeological features, historic parish and hundred boundaries, and a host of small features of the landscape. The maps include a considerable number of field-names.

A special feature of sheet 1 is the map of Lundy. Because Lundy had no tithe survey, this shows the island in 1820 and is based mainly on an unpublished Ordnance Survey map of that date.

The maps are printed on a large sheet of quality paper. The sheet is folded to A4 size and comes with a protective sleeve of archive-quality polyester.

The Devon in 1840 series is for anyone who has an interest in the historical landscape. If your Victorian ancestors lived in Devon, you will find no more detailed picture of the locality in which they lived. Local historians and archaeologists will use these maps alongside original documents, and will appreciate the place-name index and the Guide to Historical Sources included on each sheet.

Area Covered

This map shows the area covered by the maps on this sheet. The area coloured green is mapped at four inches to one mile. The areas outlined in red are also mapped in greater detail. The green lines are ancient parish boundaries.

The four-inch scale map is based on the tithe maps of Bittadon, Georgeham, Ilfracombe, Morthoe, and West Down parishes, all of which are covered in full, and other parishes which are partially included. The area includes Croyde and the hamlet that was the precursor of present-day Woolacombe.

This link shows the covered area outlined on a present-day map.

Go to the Shop page to see the coverage of other sheets that partially overlap this one.

Sheet 1 summary
Sheet 1 summary
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Product Details

Title: A Map of Ilfracombe and Lundy in 1840: Sheet 1 of the Devon in 1840 Series
Author: Martin Ebdon
Format: folded sheet map
Size: 210 x 297 mm folded, 1188 x 840 mm unfolded
Publication date: 2019
ISBN: 978-0-9930072-2-4