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Old Maps of London, England for Metal Detecting

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

London, England maps

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  1. 1868 Map of Surrey III, 1880 Print
    1868 Map of Surrey III, 1880 Print
    1868 Surrey III
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers London, including Westminster, City of London, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1868 Map of Middlesex XVII, 1880 Print
    1868 Map of Middlesex XVII, 1880 Print
    1868 Middlesex XVII
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers London, including Westminster, Camden Town, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1893 Map of London VII.SW, 1894 Print
    1893 Map of London VII.SW, 1894 Print
    1893 London VII.SW
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers London, including Westminster, City of London, and other nearby areas
  10. 1893 Map of Surrey III.NW, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Surrey III.NW, 1898 Print
    1893 Surrey III.NW
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers London, including Westminster, City of London, and other nearby areas
  13. 1913 Map of London Sheet K, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of London Sheet K, 1920 Print
    1913 London Sheet K
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers London, including Westminster, Camden Town, and other nearby areas
  16. 1938 Map of London Sheet K, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of London Sheet K, 1946 Print
    1938 London Sheet K
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers London, including Westminster, Camden Town, and other nearby areas
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