Old Maps of Leicester, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Leicester. 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 Leicester.


Leicester, England maps

(6)
  1. 1886 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1887 Print
    1886 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1887 Print
    1886 Leicestershire XXXI.SW
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Leicester, including Glenfields, Braunstone, and other nearby areas

  2. 1902 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1904 Print
    1902 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1904 Print
    1902 Leicestershire XXXI.SW
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Leicester, including Glenfields, Braunstone, and other nearby areas

  3. 1919 Map of Leicestershire XXXI, 1920 Print
    1919 Map of Leicestershire XXXI, 1920 Print
    1919 Leicestershire XXXI
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Leicester, including Anstey, Thurmaston, and other nearby areas

  4. 1927 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1931 Print
    1927 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1931 Print
    1927 Leicestershire XXXI.SW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Leicester, including Glenfields, Braunstone, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Leicestershire XXXI.SW
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Leicester, including Glenfields, Braunstone, and other nearby areas

  6. 1950 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Leicestershire XXXI.SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Leicestershire XXXI.SW
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Leicester, including Glenfields, Braunstone, and other nearby areas

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