Historical Maps of Norfolk

Welcome to the Norfolk Historic Maps Website

Enclosure
Enclosure maps, showing land affected by the Enclosure Acts, circa 1800 - 50.

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Tithe
Tithe maps of Norfolk, circa 1840.

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The first edition six-inch Ordnance Survey map of Norfolk
The first edition Ordnance Survey map of Norfolk.

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1946 and 1960’s Aerial
The 1946 and 1960’s aerial black and white surveys of Norfolk, taken by the RAF.

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1988 Aerial
The 1988 colour aerial survey of Norfolk commissioned by Norfolk County Council.

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Whether it is the waters of the Broads, the cliffs of the North Norfolk coast, the ancient landscapes of the Brecklands, the uninterrupted views of the Fens or our ancient cities and market towns, the landscape of Norfolk is a living testament to the combined forces of nature and humanity.

Map Explorer

Interactive Map

Step into the past with the interactive map explorer and view historical maps alongside historical aerial survey data and modern day Ordnance Survey maps. Overlay maps to pinpoint changes in the geographic landscape of the County, population and housing growth in urban areas or to simply find out if the area where you live was even built 50 years ago.

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Map Image Viewer

Interactive Map Image Viewer

View some of the historical maps of the Norfolk area held in the Archive Centre at County Hall including those of Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Thetford and Kings Lynn. Zoom and pan into and around the maps allowing you to see the fine detail of these hand-crafted maps.

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