Old Maps of Ipswich, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 39 historic maps of Ipswich. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ipswich.


Ipswich, England maps

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  1. 1880 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.SW, 1884 Print
    1880 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.SW, 1884 Print
    1880 Suffolk LXXVI.SW
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Brightwell, Bucklesham, and other nearby areas

  2. 1880 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.NW, 1884 Print
    1880 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.NW, 1884 Print
    1880 Suffolk LXXVI.NW
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Kesgrave, Little Bealings, and other nearby areas

  3. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXVI.SE, 1884 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXVI.SE, 1884 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXVI.SE
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Barham, and other nearby areas

  4. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NW, 1884 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NW, 1884 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXXXII.NW
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Copdock, Copdock and Washbrook, and other nearby areas

  5. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NE, 1884 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NE, 1884 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXXV.NE
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Rushmere St Andrew, and other nearby areas

  6. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXXXIII.NW, 1884 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXXXIII.NW, 1884 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXXXIII.NW
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Levington, Nacton, and other nearby areas

  7. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NW, 1884 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NW, 1884 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXXV.NW
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Claydon, and other nearby areas

  8. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NE, 1884 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NE, 1884 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXXXII.NE
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Nacton, Freston, and other nearby areas

  9. 1881 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SW, 1886 Print
    1881 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SW, 1886 Print
    1881 Suffolk LXXV.SW
    1886 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Copdock and Washbrook, Chattisham, and other nearby areas

  10. 1882 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SE, 1884 Print
    1882 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SE, 1884 Print
    1882 Suffolk LXXV.SE
    1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Suffolk, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  11. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXXIII.NW, 1904 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXXIII.NW, 1904 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXXIII.NW
    1904 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Levington, Nacton, and other nearby areas

  12. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NE, 1904 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NE, 1904 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXXII.NE
    1904 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Nacton, Freston, and other nearby areas

  13. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SW, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SW, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXV.SW
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Copdock and Washbrook, Chattisham, and other nearby areas

  14. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXVI.SE, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXVI.SE, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXVI.SE
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Barham, and other nearby areas

  15. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NE, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NE, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXV.NE
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Rushmere St Andrew, and other nearby areas

  16. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.NW, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.NW, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXVI.NW
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Kesgrave, Little Bealings, and other nearby areas

  17. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NW, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NW, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXV.NW
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Claydon, and other nearby areas

  18. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.SW, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXVI.SW, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXVI.SW
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Brightwell, Bucklesham, and other nearby areas

  19. 1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SE, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SE, 1905 Print
    1902 Suffolk LXXV.SE
    1905 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Suffolk, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  20. 1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SW, 1927 Print
    1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SW, 1927 Print
    1924 Suffolk LXXV.SW
    1927 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Copdock and Washbrook, Chattisham, and other nearby areas

  21. 1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NW, 1927 Print
    1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NW, 1927 Print
    1924 Suffolk LXXV.NW
    1927 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Claydon, and other nearby areas

  22. 1924 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NE, 1928 Print
    1924 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NE, 1928 Print
    1924 Suffolk LXXXII.NE
    1928 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Nacton, Freston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1924 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NW, 1928 Print
    1924 Map of Suffolk LXXXII.NW, 1928 Print
    1924 Suffolk LXXXII.NW
    1928 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Copdock, Copdock and Washbrook, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NE, 1928 Print
    1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.NE, 1928 Print
    1924 Suffolk LXXV.NE
    1928 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Akenham, Rushmere St Andrew, and other nearby areas

  25. 1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SE, 1928 Print
    1924 Map of Suffolk LXXV.SE, 1928 Print
    1924 Suffolk LXXV.SE
    1928 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Ipswich, including Suffolk, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

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