Above photo: Survey map of 1763 showing Padfield on the right
​(Glossop Heritage Trust Photo Archive)

Historic maps of Padfield

One way of learning about the geography of Padfield's past is by studying old historical maps of the area. By today's standards some old maps require a little imagination to piece together the boundaries and other identifying characteristics such as houses, gates and hedges. Some are much easier to read than others. The oldest map of Padfield is the 'Runnat Intack belonging to the Duke,' dated 1763. It's maps such as these, and those from subsequent years, that we hope to include here to give a better understanding of how Padfield's geography has changed over time.
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Partial view of John Stockdale's map printed in 1794