GENERAL BOUNDARIES

The thick red line which appears on our Land Registry plans shows only the "general boundary" not the "legal boundary". It does not indicate the type of boundary feature whether a ditch, hedge, fence or wall. This fact compounded with the inherent inaccuracy of Ordnance Survey Plans means that no one can be sure of the exact line of the "general boundary".

The line has no spatial significance and merely serves to indicate the presence of some type of boundary feature. In trying to establish the "legal boundary" the surveyor will often have to survey the land and surrounding features, check deeds and attached plans as well as research historical documents and aerial photographs.

Often the most reliable evidence is that of physical evidence on the ground of features such as the remains of old fence posts and strands of wire.

Maltby Land Surveys Ltd have surveyors with vast experience in this field and are able to help with all issues concerning the location of boundaries.