We’re not sure how Bing get round the copyright but classical OS maps are available here:
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Bing is a Microsoft product and only offers a fraction of the facilities on an Apple mobile phone eg you cannot remove the ads.
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SLHS: Where To Get Help With Research
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Conducting research can be a lonely business. Here we can give you some pointers..
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Nottingham University have set up an extremely well researched finder for place names in the UK (yes including NIreland): Key To English Place Names
The Ordinance Survey were the first formal map makers in the world. Our explanation of their, and other grid systems, is here: British OS Grid Coordinates Explained
This includes a link to a coordinate finder.
On opening the link you may type in any place name or select a county
Places in their database are identified with a red dot
Zoom into a detailed map and clicking a red dot to see the etymology of the name
2. Enter place name
1. Select Ordinance Survey
Drag with mouse.
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If unhappy with this map then here is a much pared down version their own OS maps: OS Maps Website
Limitations
It contains cycle routes but crucially for some does not have contour lines nor the rich colour scheme. The full version is available for 5 devices for £35/yr here: OS Subscriptions
As I cycle in the country a lot I have paid for several OS maps for my mobile phone: See your favourite mobile app store.
Understanding Place Names
Understanding Related Map Coordinate Systems
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Last update: 31/10/2024
Created: 18/04/2024