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Old Maps of Colchester, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Colchester. 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 Colchester.

Colchester, England maps

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  1. 1875 Map of Essex XXVII, 1881 Print
    1875 Map of Essex XXVII, 1881 Print
    1875 Essex XXVII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Mile End, Stanway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1896 Map of Essex XXVII.SE, 1898 Print
    1896 Map of Essex XXVII.SE, 1898 Print
    1896 Essex XXVII.SE
    1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Stanway, Essex, and other nearby areas
  7. 1920 Map of Essex nXXXVII, 1924 Print
    1920 Map of Essex nXXXVII, 1924 Print
    1920 Essex nXXXVII
    1924 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Stanway, Wivenhoe, and other nearby areas
  10. 1921 Map of Essex nXXXVII.NE, 1924 Print
    1921 Map of Essex nXXXVII.NE, 1924 Print
    1921 Essex nXXXVII.NE
    1924 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Wivenhoe, Ardleigh, and other nearby areas
  13. 1938 Map of Essex nXXXVII.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nXXXVII.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Essex nXXXVII.NE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Wivenhoe, Ardleigh, and other nearby areas
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