Old Maps of The Vale, Portishead for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of The Vale. 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 The Vale.


The Vale, Portishead maps

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  1. 1882 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1884 Print
    1882 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1884 Print
    1882 Somerset II.SW
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Portishead, Portbury, and other nearby areas

  2. 1885 Map of Monmouthshire XL, 1887 Print
    1885 Map of Monmouthshire XL, 1887 Print
    1885 Monmouthshire XL
    1887 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Bristol, Portishead, and other nearby areas

  3. 1900 Map of Monmouthshire XL, 1922 Print
    1900 Map of Monmouthshire XL, 1922 Print
    1900 Monmouthshire XL
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Bristol, Portishead, and other nearby areas

  4. 1902 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1904 Print
    1902 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1904 Print
    1902 Somerset II.SW
    1904 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Portishead, Portbury, and other nearby areas

  5. 1912 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1920 Print
    1912 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1920 Print
    1912 Somerset II.SW
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Portishead, Portbury, and other nearby areas

  6. 1912 Map of Somerset II, 1921 Print
    1912 Map of Somerset II, 1921 Print
    1912 Somerset II
    1921 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Bristol, Portishead, and other nearby areas

  7. 1930 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1932 Print
    1930 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1932 Print
    1930 Somerset II.SW
    1932 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Portishead, Portbury, and other nearby areas

  8. 1938 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1949 Print
    1938 Map of Somerset II.SW, 1949 Print
    1938 Somerset II.SW
    1949 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Vale, including Portishead, Portbury, and other nearby areas

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