Last updated: January 30, 2025
FindsMap is proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations in historical mapping and archaeological data. This page acknowledges the invaluable contributions hard work and dedication and ensures proper attribution for their work. Their services enable us to provide comprehensive historical and archaeological context for metal detecting enthusiasts and history lovers.
The National Library of Scotland is Scotland's largest library and the world's leading center for the study of Scotland and the Scots. Their map collection is one of the largest in the world, containing well over two million items. They provide several historical map layers in our application, including:
The Archaeology Data Service supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable digital resources. They preserve data and make it freely available for everyone to use. Their contributions include various archaeological datasets such as:
The Environment Agency is the UK's leading public body for protecting and improving the environment. They provide crucial LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data that allows users to visualize subtle changes in ground level that might indicate archaeological features. Their contributions include:
OpenStreetMap is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. It's built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world. We use OpenStreetMap as our base map layer.
Leaflet is the leading open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. Weighing in at just 42 KB of JS, it has all the mapping features most developers ever need. The simplicity, performance and usability of Leaflet is what powers the core mapping functionality of FindsMap.
Leaflet is developed by Vladimir Agafonkin (currently of Mapbox) and other contributors. It is built on top of modern technologies like HTML5 and CSS3, and supports efficient mobile interaction through features like pinch-to-zoom on mobile devices.
VICI.org is an archaeological atlas of classical sites, focusing on the Roman Empire and its neighbors. It provides detailed information about ancient places, including cities, fortifications, temples, and other archaeological sites. Their data helps users understand the historical context of their finds.
The Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire (DARE) is a gazetteer of the ancient world, providing geographical information about places that existed during the Roman Empire. This comprehensive database includes ancient place names, modern locations, and site types.
Historic England maintains the Heritage at Risk Register, providing a comprehensive overview of England's historic sites most at risk and in need of safeguarding. This valuable dataset includes:
The register helps prioritize resources for preservation and provides insights into the overall state of England's historic environment.