The following map shows each of the various counties of England, Scotland and Wales. The map is shown curtesy of the Association of British Counties.
This map gives a reasonably accurate large-scale representation of the 86 historic counties of Britain. If this map proves too small for you, a larger size is available at Gazetteer of British Place Names or you could always print off a copy.
Having some idea where your ancestors lived as well as their neighbouring villages, towns and counties can help genealogists locate relevant records. Always be on the look-out for maps that give greater detail to the locations members of your family tree have lived. There are numerous local maps that can give a farm-by-farm view that can be especially helpful to family historians.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
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