Cambridge Record Society, March – An Old Manor Map
An Old Manor Map
In 2001 a map, used in various texts referring to Doddington and March, and whose
whereabouts had been unknown for at least 48 years was deposited with
Cambridgeshire Archives. The map of Manor of Doddington, that also includes the
town of March and the village of Wimblington, is of historical significance as well as
being of great local interest. It shows the houses, fields, tracks and roads of
Doddington and its hamlets of March and Wimblington, as well as providing
information about the people who lived on the manor.
The Cambridgeshire Records Society, with the permission of the owner of the map
and Cambridgeshire Archives, has reproduced full size copies of the map and
produced a booklet detailing the research undertaken by the authors, on the date of
the map, its maker and why it was made, and what we can learn from it about the
history of Doddington, March and Wimblington.
The 71 page booklet, which also contains transcripts of key documents of the
period, along with the 4 sheets that make up the map is presented in a specifically
designed folder.
David Edwards and William Franklin will present the work undertaken and the
finished result.
Copies will be on sale after the presentation, priced at £24.00
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