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Offline moosewoman

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Gwar-y-Caeau, Margam
« on: Wednesday 02 January 13 16:30 GMT (UK) »
I am researching the Richards and Howells families who lived in Gwar-y-Caeau in 1881 and would like to know where and when these particular houses were built. I think that they may be in the same area as the current Gwar-y-Caeau (obviously not from that time) in Port Talbot, but am not sure. I'd also love to find a map of the area or drawings/pictures again from the 1880s.
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Re: Gwar-y-Caeau, Margam
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 02 January 13 21:19 GMT (UK) »
Good evening Moosewoman,

It is not stated in your profile, or in your signature if you are resident in the United Kingdom so it will be interesting to see if by chance you should be outside 'Home Waters' if the following links work for you.

1) Try connecting to http://www.old-maps.co.uk/ if that connects for you, try entering the coordinates 277400 & 189800 into the boxes. Let the map rebuild.

2) Select from the menu on the right hand side the 1:2500 map of 1876, and hit 'Enlarge Map' and let the map re-build, what comes to screen could well be of interest to you.  There is a magnifying glass available for zooming in one level.  If this is of interest you could next try:

3) Selecting the 1:2500 map of 1899 and compare the changes.  There are a number of 1:2500 maps of later date that you could also bring to screen.

Another course of action is to use Google Maps enter 'SA13 2UR' and drag the yellow man to the road and view the houses via 'Street View'.

I trust this works for you.

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Re: Gwar-y-Caeau, Margam
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 02 January 13 22:30 GMT (UK) »
Thanks John. Yes, I am in Wales. The maps are very interesting, but I can't see enough detail to find cottages - perhaps I am not looking in the right way. I'd love to know if there is any written evidence for the cottages and who built them...
Many thanks again for your help
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Moosewoman
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