Martin Ebdon Maps

Historical mapping based on Devon tithe maps

A Map of Witheridge in 1840
A Map of Witheridge in 1840
A Map of Witheridge in 1840
A Map of Witheridge in 1840

A Map of Witheridge in 1840

£19.95

Sheet number 15 in the Devon in 1840 series of historical maps covers Witheridge, showing the area as it was 180 years ago. Based on tithe maps of Witheridge and the surrounding parishes, this publication is packed with historical detail and will appeal to anyone interested in old maps of the Witheridge 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). On the other side are detailed maps of the villages of Rackenford and Witheridge at the scale of 25 inches to one mile (1:2500).

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

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Description

The maps on sheet 15 show the Witheridge 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.

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 Creacombe, East Worlington, Meshaw, Puddington, Templeton, Thelbridge, Washford Pyne, West Worlington, and Witheridge parishes, all of which are covered in full, as well as Cruwys Morchard and Rackenford parishes which are almost fully covered, and other parishes which are partially included.

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 15 summary
Sheet 15 summary
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Product Details

Title: A Map of Witheridge in 1840: Sheet 15 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: 2020
ISBN: 978-1-9164880-5-2