Oldham Historical Research Group

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A photocopy of a Map from 1617 showing a part of Chadderton.

A photocopy of a Map from 1617 showing a part of Chadderton
It was made as a result of a discrepancy between 2 claims concerning lands held by John Scoles.
Some transcriptions round the sides.
A boundary is marked in red ......... this boundary line can be found on subsequent maps
North is at the bottom of the map
Note: dictionary definitionof 'syke' (sike) is 'a ditch or gutter usually dry in summer'

   
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