Description:These maps were surveyed in 1851 by the Ordnance Survey Department in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health Act, for the Local Board of Health.
The index shows the area covered by the maps - the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme as it was in 1851 (which is considerably smaller than it is today).
The key shows us the abbreviations used on the maps for certain buildings and features:
C.P Cess Pool, Bn Barn, S.H Summer House, BrH Brew House, P.H Public House, B.H Beer House, C.H Coach House, CoH Cow House, W.H Wash House, St Stable, S.G Sewer Grate, F.P Fire Plug, W.P Water Plug, L.P Lamp Post, L Lamp, o Privy, Py Piggery, D.B Dust Bin, P Pump, G.P Gas Plug, S Sink, C.B Coal Bin, W Well, T Trough, B Boiler, Cn Cistern, D.P Dung Pit, (triangle) Trigonometrical Station, (triange)B.M Bench Mark.
Brick or Stone Houses coloured thus (red)
Archways or covered passagers (red with cross)
Wooden houses (grey)
Sheds (grey with horizontal broken lines)
Stone Paving or flagging (blue grey)
Brick Paving (orange)
Macadam(?) or Ballast (yellow/green)
Conservatory Green House or Hot House (grey hatched)