How do I move the maps around?
You can move the maps around using your mouse. Move the cursor over either of the map panes and a hand icon will appear. You can then use the mouse to click and 'drag' the maps around.
Why can't I move the maps around on my Mac?
Unfortunately the Safari browser which is the standard for Macs does not support the software used to move the maps around. As an alternative you can download a browser such as Mozilla Firefox.
How do I see a tithe apportionment for a whole township?
To view the tithe apportionment for a whole township, use the 'Place Search' option at http://maps.cheshire.gov.uk/tithemaps/Search.aspx#Tab4. Select the township from the drop-down list.
Can I search by plot number?
To see the details (owner, occupier, etc) from the tithe apportionment for a particular plot, use the 'Plot Details' tab above the right-hand pane. If you click on this tab, cross-hairs open in the left-hand pane, indicating the centre of the pane. The right-hand pane will show the details for the plot in the centre of the left-hand pane.
How do I find the date of a particular map?
The date of the map is always displayed in the 'Centred On' panel in the centre of the screen. The information in this panel (Grid Reference, Township, Parish, etc) changes as you move around the county.
Why isn't the whole of the Warrington area covered?
Copies of tithe maps for that part of Warrington Borough which were in Cheshire prior to 1974 are held at the Cheshire Record Office and are available on this website. Tithe maps for those parts of the Borough which were in Lancashire up to 1974 are held at the Lancashire Record Office, but Cheshire Record Office is fortunate enough to have copies of the tithe maps for Warrington, Burtonwood, Poulton with Fearnhead, Rixton cum Glazebrook and Woolston with Martinscroft; these are all available on this website. |