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1870s Maps of Colchester, England

Explore 13 historic maps of Colchester from the 1870s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1870s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Colchester's landscape evolved across the 1870s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1870s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Colchester's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.

Colchester, England maps

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  1. 1874 Map of Essex XLV, 1880 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLV, 1880 Print
    1874 Essex XLV
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Witham, Tiptree, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1874 Map of Essex XLVII, 1880 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLVII, 1880 Print
    1874 Essex XLVII
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Brightlingsea, West Mersea, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1874 Map of Essex XLVI, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLVI, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLVI
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including West Mersea, Tollesbury, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1874 Map of Essex XXXVII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XXXVII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XXXVII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1874 Map of Essex XXXV, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XXXV, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XXXV
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Witham, Tiptree, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1874 Map of Essex XXVIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XXVIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XXVIII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Mile End, Wivenhoe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1874 Map of Essex XXXVI, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XXXVI, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XXXVI
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Stanway, Tiptree, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1875 Map of Essex XIX, 1880 Print
    1875 Map of Essex XIX, 1880 Print
    1875 Essex XIX
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Mile End, Lawford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1875 Map of Essex XVIII, 1880 Print
    1875 Map of Essex XVIII, 1880 Print
    1875 Essex XVIII
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Mile End, West Bergholt, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1875 Map of Essex XXVI, 1881 Print
    1875 Map of Essex XXVI, 1881 Print
    1875 Essex XXVI
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Coggeshall, Earls Colne, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1875 Map of Suffolk LXXXVII.NE, 1887 Print
    1875 Map of Suffolk LXXXVII.NE, 1887 Print
    1875 Suffolk LXXXVII.NE
    1887 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Lawford, Dedham, and other nearby areas
  37. 1876 Map of Essex XVII, 1881 Print
    1876 Map of Essex XVII, 1881 Print
    1876 Essex XVII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Colchester, including Halstead, Earls Colne, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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