Old Maps of Desford, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Desford. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Desford, England maps

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  1. 1883 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NW, 1885 Print
    1883 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NW, 1885 Print
    1883 Leicestershire XXXVI.NW
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Earl Shilton, Newbold Verdon, and other nearby areas

  2. 1885 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SW
    1885 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SW
    1885 Leicestershire XXX.SW
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Newbold Verdon, Peckleton, and other nearby areas

  3. 1885 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NE
    1885 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NE
    1885 Leicestershire XXXVI.NE
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Enderby, Lubbesthorpe, and other nearby areas

  4. 1885 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE
    1885 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE
    1885 Leicestershire XXX.SE
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Lubbesthorpe, Glenfields, and other nearby areas

  5. 1885 Map of Leicestershire XXX.NW
    1885 Map of Leicestershire XXX.NW
    1885 Leicestershire XXX.NW
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Newbold Verdon, Ratby, and other nearby areas

  6. 1901 Map of Leicestershire XXX.NW, 1903 Print
    1901 Map of Leicestershire XXX.NW, 1903 Print
    1901 Leicestershire XXX.NW
    1903 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Newbold Verdon, Ratby, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NW, 1903 Print
    1901 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NW, 1903 Print
    1901 Leicestershire XXXVI.NW
    1903 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Earl Shilton, Newbold Verdon, and other nearby areas

  8. 1901 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NE, 1904 Print
    1901 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI.NE, 1904 Print
    1901 Leicestershire XXXVI.NE
    1904 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Enderby, Lubbesthorpe, and other nearby areas

  9. 1901 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE, 1904 Print
    1901 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE, 1904 Print
    1901 Leicestershire XXX.SE
    1904 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Lubbesthorpe, Glenfields, and other nearby areas

  10. 1901 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SW, 1904 Print
    1901 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SW, 1904 Print
    1901 Leicestershire XXX.SW
    1904 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Newbold Verdon, Peckleton, and other nearby areas

  11. 1913 Map of Leicestershire XXX, 1919 Print
    1913 Map of Leicestershire XXX, 1919 Print
    1913 Leicestershire XXX
    1919 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Anstey, Newbold Verdon, and other nearby areas

  12. 1914 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI, 1919 Print
    1914 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI, 1919 Print
    1914 Leicestershire XXXVI
    1919 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Earl Shilton, Croft, and other nearby areas

  13. 1928 Map of Leicestershire XXX.NW, 1930 Print
    1928 Map of Leicestershire XXX.NW, 1930 Print
    1928 Leicestershire XXX.NW
    1930 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Newbold Verdon, Ratby, and other nearby areas

  14. 1928 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE, 1931 Print
    1928 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE, 1931 Print
    1928 Leicestershire XXX.SE
    1931 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Lubbesthorpe, Glenfields, and other nearby areas

  15. 1928 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SW, 1931 Print
    1928 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SW, 1931 Print
    1928 Leicestershire XXX.SW
    1931 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Newbold Verdon, Peckleton, and other nearby areas

  16. 1938 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE, 1948 Print
    1938 Map of Leicestershire XXX.SE, 1948 Print
    1938 Leicestershire XXX.SE
    1948 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Lubbesthorpe, Glenfields, and other nearby areas

  17. 1938 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI, 1949 Print
    1938 Map of Leicestershire XXXVI, 1949 Print
    1938 Leicestershire XXXVI
    1949 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Desford, including Earl Shilton, Croft, and other nearby areas

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