Tong Maps : 1901 compared to 2007

Use these arrow links to navigate around the map : Left (West) Up (North) Right (East) Down (South)

See also other map comparisons : 1901 and 1765 maps and 1765 and 2007 maps.

On the left is the Ordnance Survey map for 1901, on the right is a map for 2007 based on aerial photographs.

Changes from 1901 to 2007

The parish is remarkably similar except for the building of new roads and field changes.

White Oak

The fields have changed little, some have been combined, a few fields have been restored back to woodland. Area map

M54

The M54 was built in the 1980s to connect Telford with the M6 and Birmingham. The line takes it along the south of the parish but cuts directly through the middle of the site of Tong Castle. The junction with the A41 takes a fair bit of space. Area map

Ornamental Pools

The Lodge Lake was a very shallow pool and soon silted up, it was converted into part of Vauxhall Farm. The dam for South Pool gave way about 1890 and was not repaired. However this still leaves Norton Mere; Church Pool; Ruckley Pool and Neachley Pool. Area map

Pickmere Island

The junction between the busy A5 and A41 became an island in the 1960s. Many of the small fields around Tong Havannah have been combined. The farm at Tong Havannah has become part of a neighbouring farm. Area map

Note this material is not included in the book.

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