Maps of Cambridgeshire
REGIONES | INVNDATÆ | In finibus Comitatus | NORFOLCIÆ, SUFFOLCIÆ, | CANTABRIGIÆ, HVNTINGTONIÆ | NORTHAMTONIÆ, et | LINCOLNIÆ
[Amsterdam : Joan Blaeu]
A general plott and description of the Fennes and surounded grounds in the sixe counties of Norfolke, Suffolke, Cambridge, with in the Isle of Ely, Huntington, Northampton and Lincolne etc.
1 : 180000 Amstelodami : sumptibus Joannis Janssonii
A general plott and description of the Fennes and surounded grounds in the sixe counties of Norfolke, Suffolke, Cambridge
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 44 x 55 cm Valck; Schenk sumptibus G. Valk et P. Schenk
Regiones invndatæ in finibus comitatus Norfolciæ, Svffolciæ, Cantabrigiæ, Hvntingtoniæ Northamtoniæ, et Lincolniæ
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 43 x 54 cm Blaeu Joan Blaeu
A general plott and description of the Fennes and surounded grounds in the sixe counties of Norfolke, Suffolke, Cambridge
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 44 x 55 cm Mercator; Hondius sumptibus Henrici Hondii
The Fens
This is a map of the fenlands dating from around 1603. It is thought to be the model for Hondius's "A generall plotte of the Fennes" published in Amsterdam in 1632 and is signed Ro. Cotton. The map shows the area in some detail, generalised representations of churches represent small settlements. Larger towns such as Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds' are shown in more detail with individualised red roofed buildings. The sands or the washes are indicated by dotted lines and a beacon is marked on the sands. A notable feature of the drawing is the proliferation of windmills as the wind from the sea can move inland unhindered by hills.
CANTABRIGIENSIS | COMITATVS; | CAMBRIDGE SHIRE.
[Amsterdam : Joan Blaeu]
Comitatis Cantabrigiensis, vernacule Cambridge Shire
1 : 210000 Amstelodami : apud Joannem Janssonium
Cantabrigiensis comitatvs
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 41 x 51 cm Blaeu Joan Blaeu
Cambridgeshire
1 : 390000 Hall, Sidney Chapmann & Hall
Comitatis Cantabrigiensis; vernacule Cambridge Shire
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 40 x 50 cm Valck; Schenk venditant Gerardus Valk et Petrus Schenk
Cary's Improved Map of England and Wales
Cary, George, & Cary, John London : G. & J. Cary
Kings Lynn - OS One-Inch Map
1 : 63360 Topographic maps Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey
Cambridge, Huntingdon, Sheet 19 - Bartholomew's "Half Inch to the Mile Maps" of England & Wales
1 : 126720 Topographic maps Bartholomew, John George John Bartholomew & Co
Cambridge and Ely - OS One-Inch Map
1 : 63360 Topographic maps Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey
HVNTINGDO- | NENSIS COMITATVS; | HUNTINGTON SHIRE.
[Amsterdam : Joan Blaeu]
Huntingdonensis Comitatus = Huntington Shire
1 : 130000 [Amstelodami] : [apud Joannem Janssonium]
Spalding - OS One-Inch Map
1 : 63360 Topographic maps Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey
Whittlesea
1 : 31680 This drawing covers the fens of Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire with the county borders indicated by a red dotted line. Characteristic fenland features such as dykes, canals and ancient cattle droves are clearly depicted on the plan. In the 17th century, the Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden was appointed by James I to direct the drainage of the wetlands. As a result of Vermuyden's work, the fens took on a very different appearance, changing from an area of flooded marshes to one of extensively farmed agricultural land. Yeakell, T.
Littleport
1 : 31680 This drawing covers part of the Cambridgeshire fenland, an area characterised by straight, water-filled dykes dividing arable land. The New Bedford River is shown running down the middle of the sheet, almost parallel to the original Old Bedford River, taking the waters of the Great Ouse to Denver Sluice, at top right of the plan. In the 17th century, the Dutch engineer, Cornelius Vermuyden was appointed by James I to direct the drainage of the wetlands. As a result of Vermuyden's work, the fens took on a very different appearance, changing from an area of flooded marshes to one of extensively farmed agricultural land. Yeakell, Thomas Jr.Draughtsman
An accurate map of the county of Huntingdon
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 69 x 51 cm Bowen; Hinton sold by I. Hinton at the Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church Yard
Horncastle
1 : 31680 The market town of Horncastle is shown between the Lincolnshire Wolds and the River Bain in the middle of this sheet. The river was navigable until the latter part of the 19th century, and was used to transport goods in and out of the town using flat-bottomed barges. Metcalfe, Edward B. Metcalfe, Edward B.
March
1 : 31680 This drawing covers the Bedford Level and part of the East Anglian fens, with the town of Wisbech shown at top left. Drains across fens and marshland are highlighted in blue. These date from the 17th century, when James I appointed the Dutch engineer, Cornelius Vermuyden to direct drainage of the wetlands. Many local people opposed the scheme because the land involved was commonland on which they grazed cattle. As a result of Vermuyden's work, the fens became a very different landscape, transformed from one of flooded marshes to extensively farmed agricultural land. Yeakell, Thomas Jr.
Castle Rising
1 : 31680 This plan covers the north-west Norfolk coast where the River Ouse flows into King's Lynn Wash. The tidal sand dunes, mudflats and salt marshes that characterise the constantly changing coastline are depicted to the left of the sheet. Peddars Way, a Roman road laid down in about AD61, is shown to the right. Budgen, Charles
Leverington 12
1 : 31680 This drawing shows the estuary of the River Welland flowing into the Wash. Downstream of Stamford, towards the fens, the river is embanked to create high level; channels. Tidal exclusion sluices are indicated along the coast at the top of the sheet. These were constructed to maintain water levels for irrigation and to restrict saline water. Drains across fens and marshland are highlighted in blue in the lower part of the plan. At top right, the surveyor's notes on angular observations are clearly visible. Yeakell, Thomas Jr.
Hvntingdonensis comitatvs
1 Karte : Kupferdruck ; 38 x 48 cm Blaeu Joan Blaeu
Holbeach
1 : 31680 This drawing covers parts of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, showing the River Witham at the top of the sheet flowing south-eastwards into Boston and the Wash. Drains across fens and marshland are highlighted in blue towards the lower part of the plan. These date from the 17th century, when James I appointed Dutch engineer, Cornelius Vermuyden to direct the drainage of the wetlands. Many local people opposed the scheme since it included commonland on which they grazed cattle. As a result of Vermuyden's work, the fens changed radically in appearance, from an area of flooded marshes to one of extensively farmed land. Yeakell, Thomas Jr.
Kings Lynn (Outline) - OS One-Inch Revised New Series
1 : 63360 Topographic maps Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey
