Saxton's Map of Hertfordshire

1577

From modern reproduction by Taylowe Limited

During the 16th century John Leland passed along the road between St Albans and Luton, when it passed through "woody and enclosyd ground." In addition Saxton published the first county map of Hertfordshire - which however did not show the roads. The first Hertfordshire map to show roads was produced by John Norden in 1598

See Lucy Toulmin Smith (ed), The Itinerary of John Leland in or about the years 1535-1543, Vol I, pp 104-5, Vol IV, p 34, quoted in L M Munby, The Hertfordshire Landscape

For information on old maps of the county see The Printed Maps of Hertfordshire, 1577-1900

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