Discovery maps detailed maps of ireland in 40km x 30km sections. In 1825 a new government boundary department was created under the direction of richard griffith. This service, hosted by ordnance survey ireland, provides a free download of data collected from the gnss global navigation satellite system stations in northern ireland and the republic of ireland. The maps produced by ordnance survey northern ireland are called the discoverer series. Most of these maps were originally prepared around the turn of the century. Each one covers an area of 40km x 30km at the scale of 1. Discover maps for all of gb, discover local walking, running and cycling routes or create and share your own. We have a wide range of downloads which may answer a lot of your questions learn. Geohive is an initiative by ordnance survey ireland to provide easy access to publically available. The discovery series are designed for tourist and leisure activities. Uk digital maps at the lowest prices quo works with all the professional ordnance survey, ordnance survey ireland, ordnance survey north ireland and slovenian maps.
The national dataset for this product is a big download. The british library information on ordnance survey maps. Old maps is the uks most comprehensive historical map archive comprising site centred historical maps covering england, wales and scotland. By the time colby retired in 1846, the production of sixinch maps of ireland was complete. Our simplest map is free to use for commercial, educational and personal purposes. The most comprehensive, topographic mapping covering all of england and wales from the 1840s to the 1950s. Discovery series ordnance survey maps are excellent tourist information maps, especially for locating heritage sites such as megalithic tombs, standing stones, castles, holy wells and churches. Abstract a collection of mainly 19th century maps of almost 150 cities, towns, and villages in the republic of ireland. Geohive is an initiative by ordnance survey ireland to provide easy access to. Historic maps all island ireland map collections at ucd. The down survey of ireland taken in the years 16561658, the down survey of ireland is the first ever detailed land survey on a national scale anywhere in the world. Gb overview maps digital map for gis free download.
Now also mapping of northern ireland from osni purchased ordnance survey ireland and osni maps are available to use on your mobile device and online within the my. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Prime2 is ordnance survey ireland s osi central database of spatial information. There are roads that are not labeled on the survey atlas but are labeled on the collins maps. It and the ordnance survey of northern ireland osni are the ultimate successors to the irish operations of the british ordnance survey. Ordnance survey s simplest maps of the british isles. The detailed maps of ireland that make up this database took 20 years to complete and offer an unparalleled look at 19thcentury ireland around the time of the great famine. With our ireland series maps you will get the most out of the great irish outdoors.
The best place to buy your hiking, walking and travel maps and guides, as well as outdoor gear and accessories, great offers and free p and p. Digital copies may be viewed using the ordnance survey of ireland historic map viewer. Ordnance survey ireland discovery maps contain a lot of information waiting to be discovered by you, your famil. Use of this website assumes your acceptance of ordnance survey ireland s terms. So far we have published more than 50 maps for ireland.
Even better, we bring you the best digital map prices in great britain, with great savings of 30% and more if compared to our competition. At the same time the uneven quality of the english and scottish maps was being improved by engravers under benjamin baker. Now also mapping of northern ireland from osni purchased ordnance survey ireland and osni maps are available to use on your mobile device and online within the. Both the dwg for autocad and the dxf files offer the same high level of data. Viewranger offer ordnance survey of ireland osi mapping for republic of ireland eire. You might find it best to order separate tiles for your areas of interest. Indication of points of interest historic sites, campgrounds, attractions. A collection of mainly 19th century maps of almost 150 cities, towns, and villages in the republic of ireland.
About ireland, ordnance survey, 1824 1846 the detailed maps of ireland that make up this database took 20 years to complete and offer an unparalleled look at 19thcentury ireland around the time of the great famine. Download for free get standard, greenspace and aerial mapping of great britain all for free if youve purchased an os explorer or landranger map, use the app to. Geohive is designed to allow you to join or mash up information on a map to provide a deeper. Explore our selected top content and maps created by you. Ordnance survey ireland osi 19th century historical maps. For businesses, government and everyone else working with data, geohive is the most powerful tool for making data come to life. We provide a complete step by step picture of land use changes that have taken place from the mid19th century onwards, from os county series, os town plans and postwar national grid mapping to unique russian maps of uk target locations from the coldwar. The english parliament ordered major thomas colby to ireland in 1824 to undertake a survey of the country.
Jan 31, 2020 prime2 is ordnance survey irelands osi central database of spatial information. Our ordnance survey cad mapping is delivered to you instantly in fully layered editable files. Launched in 2015, it has all the normal details youd expect to find in a spatial database like buildings, field boundaries, roads, etc. I thought the survey maps were busy and confusing to read. Ordnance survey maps sixinch england and wales, 18421952. As a result all irish maps, north and south, are here listed as one series, though we may divide it as the series grows larger. For all of county dublin there are three ordnance survey discovery series maps, map no. Any data released by osi will be free to use as long as osi are attributed as the content creator. As my wife does a lot of walkingrambling she wants to get some ordnance survey maps but as she needs quite a few and they are not cheap we wondered if there was anywhere where we could download. If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly as we dont have access to information about you held by government departments. In addition to other material this website comprises digital images of all the surviving down. Oldmaps the online repository of historic maps home page.
Larcom, colbys assistant in the irish survey, who conceived the idea of compiling a work embracing every description of local information relating to ireland. Two editions for all areas, and then regular updates in the 20th century for urban or rapidly changing areas. This is an index book with an overview of the 6inch scale maps of ireland. Viewranger online community and route plotting website. Prime2 is ordnance survey irelands osi central database of spatial information. You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage. The national library participated in a major digitisation project by the ordnance survey of ireland. In addition to other material this website comprises digital images of all the surviving down survey maps at parish, barony and county level.
Simple to use and feature rich, its invaluable for enjoying the outdoors. The osi website offers online access to maps produced by the ordnance survey between 1829 and 19 and also includes genealogical location of schools, graveyards, churches, workhouses etc. Oldmaps is the uks most comprehensive historical map archive comprising site centred historical maps covering england, wales and scotland. Commercial use details downloaded data can only be used for educational purposes or for. Ordnance survey ireland osi 19th century historical maps ucd. All the new popular maps scanned and held on one site.
Osi mapgenie is a web mapping service that provides online access to map data. Ordnance survey ireland maps and aerial photographs are now online. Detailed map showing national and regional cycle routes, tourist information and national parks. The ordnance survey maps 18331846 ask about ireland. Os open map local is a streetlevel digital map that clearly shows roads, road names, electric car charging points and major public buildings. Find a huge range of ordnance survey maps for all parts of ireland, in both laminated and paper finish at oas outdoor adventure store. Whether youre walking, cycling, or enjoying family time, os maps puts great britains most detailed leisure mapping at your fingertips. Ordnance survey maps online free ireland girlinathunderbolt. Os maps is the all new, featurerich map app from ordnance survey. The outdoors can contain a wealth of history and heritage, if you know where to look. To view the area covered by each map tile, see our tile locator map.
If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly as we dont have access to information about you held by government departments you must be aged years or older if you. Indexes to the 12500 and 6inch scale maps and small. Most of our customers place their order within 3 minutes from start to finish, with instant download and delivery to your email inbox 24 hours a day. Suirbheireacht ordanais eireann is the national mapping agency of ireland. As my wife does a lot of walkingrambling she wants to get some ordnance survey maps but as she needs quite a few and they are not cheap we wondered if there was anywhere where we could download them from. Most are town plans which were surveyed at either five or ten foot to one mile scale between 1837 and 1896.
Mar 17, 2015 for all of county dublin there are three ordnance survey discovery series maps, map no. The scale is six inches to one mile, and the maps are available digitally and on microfiche. I am trying to find online copylefted sources of the original scans, i. In 1825 a new government boundary department was created under the direction of. Colonel thomas colby was authorised by parliament to undertake a survey of all ireland at a scale of 6 inches to a mile as part of the planned reform of taxation. Ordnance survey ireland we believe in a world where. Map of southern ireland published by ordnance survey, including the region of cork and kerry. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only.
It is the successor to the former ordnance survey of ireland. We are an official ordnance survey licensed partner and our maps use their professional grade mastermap data. The gb overview map is free to view, download and use for commercial, educational and personal purposes. Digital copies may be viewed using the ordnance survey of ireland historic. Historic maps all island ireland map collections at. Download rinex gnss data from our network for gps postprocessing. The first edition ordnance survey maps, surveyed in the 1830s and 1840s, cover all counties of ireland.
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