Old Maps of Thorn, Houghton Regis for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Thorn. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Thorn.


Thorn, Houghton Regis maps

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  1. 1878 Map of Buckinghamshire XXV, 1885 Print
    1878 Map of Buckinghamshire XXV, 1885 Print
    1878 Buckinghamshire XXV
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Thorn, including Houghton Regis, Slapton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1879 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1886 Print
    1879 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1886 Print
    1879 Bedfordshire XXIX.SW
    1886 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Thorn, including Houghton Regis, Chalgrave, and other nearby areas

  3. 1899 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1902 Print
    1899 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1902 Print
    1899 Bedfordshire XXIX.SW
    1902 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Thorn, including Houghton Regis, Chalgrave, and other nearby areas

  4. 1924 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1927 Print
    1924 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1927 Print
    1924 Bedfordshire XXIX.SW
    1927 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Thorn, including Houghton Regis, Chalgrave, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Bedfordshire XXIX.SW
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Thorn, including Houghton Regis, Chalgrave, and other nearby areas

  6. 1946 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1950 Print
    1946 Map of Bedfordshire XXIX.SW, 1950 Print
    1946 Bedfordshire XXIX.SW
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Thorn, including Houghton Regis, Chalgrave, and other nearby areas

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