Old Maps of Cathays, Cardiff for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Cathays. 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 Cathays.


Cathays, Cardiff maps

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  1. 1875 Map of Glamorgan XLIII, 1886 Print
    1875 Map of Glamorgan XLIII, 1886 Print
    1875 Glamorgan XLIII
    1886 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Cardiff, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  2. 1898 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SE, 1901 Print
    1898 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SE, 1901 Print
    1898 Glamorgan XLIII.SE
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Cardiff, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  3. 1898 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SW, 1901 Print
    1898 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SW, 1901 Print
    1898 Glamorgan XLIII.SW
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Grangetown, Canton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SW, 1922 Print
    1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SW, 1922 Print
    1915 Glamorgan XLIII.SW
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Grangetown, Canton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.NE, 1922 Print
    1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.NE, 1922 Print
    1915 Glamorgan XLIII.NE
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Trowbridge, Pontprennau, and other nearby areas

  6. 1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SE, 1922 Print
    1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SE, 1922 Print
    1915 Glamorgan XLIII.SE
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Cardiff, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  7. 1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII, 1922 Print
    1915 Map of Glamorgan XLIII, 1922 Print
    1915 Glamorgan XLIII
    1922 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Cardiff, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  8. 1938 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Glamorgan XLIII.SE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Cardiff, Grangetown, and other nearby areas

  9. 1938 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Glamorgan XLIII.NE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Trowbridge, Pontprennau, and other nearby areas

  10. 1938 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Glamorgan XLIII.SW
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Grangetown, Canton, and other nearby areas

  11. 1948 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.NE, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Glamorgan XLIII.NE, 1952 Print
    1948 Glamorgan XLIII.NE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Cathays, including Trowbridge, Pontprennau, and other nearby areas

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