Old County Map Of England

These differ from the goverment administrative county boundaries of today. Counties were used for the administration of justice, the organisation of the military, local government and parliamentary representation. 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.

They are alternatively known as ancient counties and traditional counties. 65 x 50 cm bonne; Berthault chez lattré graveur rue st.

Most english counties were established in the middle ages sometime between the 7th and 11th centuries.

The 1990 edition thomas moule's county maps of old england pairs the original 1830 collection of 56 maps of english counties and cities with descriptive text from barclay's complete and universal english dictionary (1842). They are free to use with the caveat that the following attributions are made: Before their arrival there were distinct tribal areas, but they were in a constant state of flux as territory was gained and lost. After the demise of roman britain around 410 these first divisions of land were generally abandoned, although traditional divi…