Late 19th and Early 20th Century Estate Plan of Altham Estate Building Land Lancashire

A large-scale surveyor’s or estate plan titled PLAN OF ALTHAM ESTATE BUILDING LAND, focusing on the Altham area near Accrington, Lancashire. The plan illustrates land parcels adjacent to Whalley Road, Whinney Lane, and Church Street. Key industrial landmarks of the period are identified, including the Accrington Brick and Tile Co, Whinney Hill Pit, and the Altham Colliery Company. The document features extensive detailed annotations regarding property leases with dates including 28th August 1888, 7th October 1892, and 1st October 1897. Red ink overlays are present across the plan, indicating utility or infrastructure layouts, with one section specifically labelled 12 INCH PIPES. There are various handwritten ink and pencil notations throughout, including a signature in the upper right reading W. H. Thorne followed by the date 22. 8. 9. A further notation reads 8. a. June 11. 17. 9. The plan includes a printed Scale of Feet. The document is executed on heavy paper or linen-backed paper.