Local Maps from the Past

By looking at maps from the past, we can learn a lot about how the landscape has changed.

This page has some maps of the local area, which show how the roads and features have altered when compared to present day.

These maps are available to download directly off this page. Higher quality versions are available by request.

1815 Map of Chetton

1882 Map of Chetton

One of the earliest detailed maps of Bridgnorth

German WW2 maps of Ditton Priors - Apley Hall in Bridgnorth was chosen as a potential UK HQ for Adolf Hitler. Naturally, maps of Ditton Priors were important for this plan, due to its small industry and armaments depot.