Old Maps of Poundbury, Dorchester for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Poundbury. 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 Poundbury.


Poundbury, Dorchester maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1888 Print
    1886 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1888 Print
    1886 Dorset XL.SW
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Winterbourne Steepleton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1888 Print
    1886 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1888 Print
    1886 Dorset XL.SE
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton, and other nearby areas

  3. 1900 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1903 Print
    1900 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1903 Print
    1900 Dorset XL.SW
    1903 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Winterbourne Steepleton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1903 Print
    1901 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1903 Print
    1901 Dorset XL.SE
    1903 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton, and other nearby areas

  5. 1927 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1930 Print
    1927 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1930 Print
    1927 Dorset XL.SW
    1930 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Winterbourne Steepleton, and other nearby areas

  6. 1928 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1930 Print
    1928 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1930 Print
    1928 Dorset XL.SE
    1930 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton, and other nearby areas

  7. 1938 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XL.SE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton, and other nearby areas

  8. 1938 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XL.SW
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Poundbury, including Dorchester, Winterbourne Steepleton, and other nearby areas

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