Old Maps of Portobello, Birtley for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 4 historic maps of Portobello. 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 Portobello.


Portobello, Birtley maps

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  1. 1857 Map of Durham XIII, 1862 Print
    1857 Map of Durham XIII, 1862 Print
    1857 Durham XIII
    1862 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Portobello, including South Pelaw, Lambton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1895 Map of Durham XIII.NW, 1898 Print
    1895 Map of Durham XIII.NW, 1898 Print
    1895 Durham XIII.NW
    1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Portobello, including Vigo, Urpeth, and other nearby areas

  3. 1914 Map of Durham XIII, 1921 Print
    1914 Map of Durham XIII, 1921 Print
    1914 Durham XIII
    1921 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Portobello, including South Pelaw, Lambton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1915 Map of Durham XIII.NW, 1921 Print
    1915 Map of Durham XIII.NW, 1921 Print
    1915 Durham XIII.NW
    1921 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Portobello, including Vigo, Urpeth, and other nearby areas

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