Late 19th century, 25" Ordnance Survey maps of Wales. Coverage of Wales is fairly comprehensive, though not complete.
25" First and Second Edition O.S. maps
This material is held atRoyal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales / Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru
- Reference
- GB 1952 NA/GEN/93/57e
- Dates of Creation
- 1887-1889
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 22 drawers of maps
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Produced by Ordnance Survey as part of their mapping programme, from 1887 to 1889, at a scale of 25" to the mile. The collection is made up of a mixture of two published editions, known as the First and Second Edition maps.
Arrangement
Maps are arranged in map number order.
Access Information
Material is on full public access.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the National Monuments Record of England.
Note
Edwards, G.M.
Other Finding Aids
NMRW holds Ordnance Survey key maps, from which map numbers can be gleaned, and a written list of the maps has been produced.
Alternative Form Available
The collection consists of published printed material.
Conditions Governing Use
The material is out of copyright.
Custodial History
The maps were originally part of a larger collection, covering England and Wales, held by the National Monuments Record of England. The Welsh maps were transferred to the NMRW in 04/1992.
Location of Originals
The collection consists of published printed material.