There are fuller details in section 4.3 on sources for family history. See Source guide S22 for more detail. These are invaluable for showing the layout of the community in earlier times but it is not normally possible to obtain detailed maps earlier than 1765. Ordnance Survey Landranger series Tithe apportionment surveys, mostly dating from about 1840 and other plans are deposited in the Devon Record Office. Few local illustrations are found for the period before about 1775.
Illustrations can be difficult to locate so prior enquiry is advisable.
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