Detector Maps

Detector Maps is your ultimate field tool for coin & relic detecting in England, Scotland And Wales.

Built for detectorists, it combines historic finds intelligence, old maps, terrain tools, and GPS tracking so you can research smarter, cover more ground, and waste less time on low-potential locations — even offline.

Whether you’re working ploughed fields, pasture, woodland edges, or remote permissions, Detector Maps helps you hunt with context, stay organised, and dig with purpose.

WHAT MAKES DETECTOR MAPS DIFFERENT

Historic and detecting-focused data (England).
Built specifically for coin & relic detectorists.
Optimised for mobile and offline field use.

All layers are available on both Web and Mobile in England.

ENGLAND LAYERS

HISTORIC FINDS (PAS-BASED)
See historical finds across England shown in 1km squares, linked to real examples with images and descriptions.
Filterable by Period and Material.

HISTORIC FINDS HEATMAPS
Heatmaps show where find activity clusters the most so you can spot high-potential zones faster.
Filterable by Period.

HISTORIC AIRBORNE STUDIES
View historic airborne studies and geospatial datasets to help pinpoint past activity and features that don’t show clearly on normal maps.

HILLFORTS
See hillforts identified through exploration and/or LiDAR-based analysis to quickly locate historically important zones.

ANCIENT PLACES AND ROMAN ROADS
See ancient places and Roman roads across England (where available) to connect terrain, routes, and settlement patterns.

PROPERTY BOUNDARIES (INSPIREID)
See field-by-field property boundaries across England, including INSPIREID references to support permission research.

OLD MAPS (ENGLAND)
Explore historical Ordnance Survey map sets to spot old tracks, structures, boundaries, and landscape changes.

LIDAR BASIC (INCLUDED)
Reveal subtle ground changes often invisible on satellite imagery to identify earthworks, platforms, ditches, and old routes.

LIDAR PREMIUM (ADD-ON)
Unlock multi-angle LiDAR hillshades for sharper terrain detail. Some sites only “pop” from one direction.

NDVI DATASET (ADD-ON)
NDVI highlights vegetation health differences that may indicate buried features like ditches, foundations, and compacted surfaces.

BREADCRUMB TRAIL TRACKING (BACKGROUND GPS)

Record your exact trail, even when the app is in the background or your screen is off.
Avoid going over the same old ground twice.
Log your detecting lines for future trips and follow-ups.

OFFLINE ACCESS ANYWHERE

Download maps and layers for offline use.
GPS position, trails, and waypoints keep working without reception.

WAYPOINT MARKING AND FIELD NOTES

Drop waypoints for finds, hotspots, entry points, gates, and parking.
All location drops are private to your account. They are not public.
Add names, notes, and categories so you remember exactly what you found and where.

REAL-TIME GPS NAVIGATION

Track your live position with precision in the field.
See your layers, trails and waypoints as you move.

COVERAGE

EUROPE
Current coverage: England only.

BONUS ACCESS: GOLD PROSPECTING MAPS INCLUDED

Every England subscription also includes full access to Detector Maps Gold Prospecting in:
AUSTRALIA
UNITED STATES
NEW ZEALAND

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

UK pricing:
Monthly: 10 GBP
Yearly: 50 GBP

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings.
Pricing may vary by region.

PRIVACY AND DATA

Your location, trails, and waypoints are only used for core app functionality.
You can permanently delete your account at any time: Profile > Delete Account > type “confirm” > tap Delete.

Privacy Policy: https://app.detectormaps.com/privacy-policy

Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.detectormaps.com/license-agreement

Start your next England detecting mission with confidence.