Searches cost Β£5 per title. You can search by map location or address. The registry will tell you the registered owner's name and correspondence address.
Step 2: Check if it's Public Land
Some land is managed by public bodies:
β’ Manx National Heritage (MNH) β many ancient monument sites π +44 (0)1624 648000 Β· π§ enquiries@mnh.gov.im
β’ DEFA (Dept of Environment) β crown land, hills, commons π +44 (0)1624 685835 Β· π§ defa@gov.im
β οΈ Detecting on Scheduled Ancient Monuments is ILLEGAL even with landowner consent. Check with MNH first.
Step 3: Write to the Landowner
Use this template β copy, personalise, and post or email:
Step 4: Agree Terms
Key points to agree in writing:
β Dates and hours you'll be detecting β Which fields/areas specifically β How finds will be split (typically 50/50) β That you'll fill all holes and leave gates as found β That you'll report Treasure to the Coroner within 14 days β Your public liability insurance details (recommended)
Explore 8,000 years of Isle of Man history across 478 mapped sites β from Mesolithic camps to Viking hoards, medieval castles, shipwrecks, and WWII defences.
Built for metal detectorists, historians, divers, fossil hunters, and anyone curious about the island's extraordinary heritage.
Features
π Search & filter by period, priority, category
πΊοΈ Multiple map layers inc. LiDAR & satellite
Always obtain landowner permission before detecting. Report Treasure finds to the Coroner within 14 days under the IoM Treasure Act 2017. Never detect on Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Coordinate Accuracy: coordinates are sourced from mixed datasets (IOMHER/OSM/historical references) and should be verified on-site before any field activity.