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D1564 - Strutt family of Belper - [18th-20th cent]

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D1564/31
Title	Map of Belper town centre showing field boundaries, buildings and the route of the railway
Date	[c1840]
Description	The map covers land lying to the east of the River Derwent, from the south end of the Fishyards to the north side of Bridge Hill, part of Alderwasley Lane, Swinney Lane, Lawn Hill, Common Side, Kiln Lane and Cowhill. Surveyor: [George Henry Hopkins] Scale: 2 chains to 1 inch Approximate centre of map: SK434620,347547 Numbered on reverse as 'Plan C'
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Strutt family of Belper
Administrative History	The railway is show in more detail than in earlier maps but houses that were to be demolished, for example on Long Row, can still be seen so the map was probably produced shortly before or just after the railway opened in 1840.
Format	Map/Plan
Physical Description	Size: 180 x 184 cm
Copies	A digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Acknowledgements	Additional catalogue description provided by Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Great Place Scheme project volunteers in 2018 and map was digitised externally with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the same project.

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