Old Maps of Cardiff Bay, Cardiff for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 4 historic maps of Cardiff Bay. 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 Cardiff Bay.


Cardiff Bay, Cardiff maps

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  1. 1878 Map of Glamorgan XLVII, 1885 Print
    1878 Map of Glamorgan XLVII, 1885 Print
    1878 Glamorgan XLVII
    1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cardiff Bay, including Barry, Penarth, and other nearby areas

  2. 1898 Map of Glamorgan XLVII.NE, 1901 Print
    1898 Map of Glamorgan XLVII.NE, 1901 Print
    1898 Glamorgan XLVII.NE
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cardiff Bay, including Penarth, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  3. 1915 Map of Glamorgan XLVII.NE, 1922 Print
    1915 Map of Glamorgan XLVII.NE, 1922 Print
    1915 Glamorgan XLVII.NE
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cardiff Bay, including Penarth, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  4. 1915 Map of Glamorgan XLVII, 1922 Print
    1915 Map of Glamorgan XLVII, 1922 Print
    1915 Glamorgan XLVII
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cardiff Bay, including Barry, Penarth, and other nearby areas

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