Research maps
Research the
Research the
ground
Combine historical, archaeological and landscape information to understand an area before setting foot in the field.
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Research mapping for detectorists
Know the groundbefore you detect it.
Bring historic maps, archaeology, landscape evidence, LiDAR and recorded-find data together in one research workspace — so you can understand an area before heading into the field.
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Research from more angles
Explore. Compare. Understand.
Powerful mapping and research tools in one focused platform,
built for detectorists planning where to investigate next.
Landscape evidence
Read what the
Read what the
ground reveals
Use LiDAR, historic routes, archaeological records, protection layers and period patterns to compare evidence across the same landscape.
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The difference
Layers of evidence.
Layers of evidence.
A deeper understanding.
Combine historic maps, archaeological records, landscape data and more. No single layer tells you where to detect. Together, they help you understand the ground.
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“Better information
leads to better days
afield.”
A focused research workflow
From place name
From place name
to field plan.
Search or browse to the landscape you want to investigate.
Switch historic, archaeological and landscape evidence on and off.
Look for relationships between routes, sites, terrain and recorded data.
Use what you have learned to make a more informed field plan.
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New research tools, mapping improvements and platform updates.
🪙 DetectraPro Flags Another Coin Hotspot! 🎯
It’s fantastic to see DetectraPro being put to the test out in the field, with some brilliant results! Using DetectraPro’s research tools, the area where…
Read update →Recorded Finds added to Scotland
Research Scotland can now display public recorded-find and findspot evidence from HES / Canmore directly on the map. Finds cluster naturally at wider zoom…
Read update →Research England workspace upgraded
The England research map now uses the same focused workspace style as Scotland, bringing its research layers, map tools and Research Intelligence together…
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Your next search starts
Your next search starts
with better research.
Explore the landscape. Compare the evidence.
Build a clearer picture before you head into the field.