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1840s Maps of Burnley, England

Explore 12 historic maps of Burnley from the 1840s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1840s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Burnley's landscape evolved across the 1840s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1840s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Burnley's history through authentic maps from the 1840s. This is your window into the past.

Burnley, England maps

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  1. 1844 Map of Lancashire 63, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 63, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 63
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1844 Map of Lancashire 55, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 55, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 55
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Clitheroe, Whalley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1844 Map of Lancashire 65, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 65, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 65
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Shackleton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1844 Map of Lancashire 64, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 64, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 64
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Holme Chapel, Mereclough, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1844 Map of Lancashire 73, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 73, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 73
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Whitworth, Todmorden, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1844 Map of Lancashire 57, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 57, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 57
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Trawden Forest, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1844 Map of Lancashire 56, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 56, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 56
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Brierfield, Laund, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1844 Map of Lancashire 72, 1849 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 72, 1849 Print
    1844 Lancashire 72
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Bacup, Whitworth, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1847 Map of Yorkshire 198, 1848 Print
    1847 Map of Yorkshire 198, 1848 Print
    1847 Yorkshire 198
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Clitheroe, Whalley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 214, 1851 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 214, 1851 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 214
    1851 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Shackleton, and other nearby areas
  31. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 199, 1851 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 199, 1851 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 199
    1851 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Trawden Forest, Winewall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 229, 1853 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 229, 1853 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 229
    1853 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Whitworth, Heptonstall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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