Old Maps of South Shields, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of South Shields. 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 South Shields.


South Shields, England maps

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  1. 1855 Map of Durham IV, 1862 Print
    1855 Map of Durham IV, 1862 Print
    1855 Durham IV
    1862 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers South Shields, including South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and other nearby areas

  2. 1858 Map of Northumberland LXXXIX, 1865 Print
    1858 Map of Northumberland LXXXIX, 1865 Print
    1858 Northumberland LXXXIX
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers South Shields, including Shiremoor, Murton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1894 Map of Durham IV.NW, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Durham IV.NW, 1898 Print
    1894 Durham IV.NW
    1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers South Shields, including South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Northumberland LXXXIX.SE, 1899 Print
    1894 Map of Northumberland LXXXIX.SE, 1899 Print
    1894 Northumberland LXXXIX.SE
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers South Shields, including North Shields, Tynemouth, and other nearby areas

  5. 1912 Map of Durham IV.NW, 1921 Print
    1912 Map of Durham IV.NW, 1921 Print
    1912 Durham IV.NW
    1921 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers South Shields, including South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and other nearby areas

  6. 1938 Map of Durham IV.NW, 1939 Print
    1938 Map of Durham IV.NW, 1939 Print
    1938 Durham IV.NW
    1939 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers South Shields, including South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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