# Coleford’s Hidden Heritage — See the past in the present!

> Augmented reality historical trail explorer for Coleford and Forest of Dean. (iPhone/iPad app by AT Creative Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colefords-hidden-heritage/id1339173467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AT Creative Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/491010157)
- Category: Navigation, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2018-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colefords-hidden-heritage/id1339173467/reviews.md

## What is Coleford’s Hidden Heritage?

The Forest of Dean, a green island nestled between two rivers; the mighty Severn and the winding Wye. This ancient forest has had a rather traumatic past. In medieval times it was a royal hunting forest, then a source of timber for the navy's Tudor warships. By Victorian times it was a major site of industry; it's noisy landscape greatly scarred by coal and iron mining, quarrying and associated industries.

Use this App to explore Coleford’s hidden heritage following a route including the Clock Tower, Whitecliff Furnace and Darkhill Iron Works. 

As you explore the route, your location will be tracked on the map using the GPS on your device. When you near a point of interest, see how the past merges into the present with text, a static historic picture or a “fade image” that shows a smooth transition between the historic and modern landscape, taking you from what you see now to what life used to be like. 

Features:
- 31 Places of interest to explore as you travel this exciting trail.
- Offline mapping based on the 1920, highly detailed, 6 inch to the mile OS map. 
- GPS located position shows your exact location on the map.
- Stunning, GPS triggered, "Fade images" show a transition from historic photo to modern landscape.

## Key features

- Explore 31 historical places
- GPS-tracked location on map
- Augmented reality 'fade images'
- Offline historical maps
- Text and historic photos

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colefords-hidden-heritage/id1339173467/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-08-08, version 2.0.0*

I was thrilled being able to whiteness the amazing features of this app

### 5/5 — Fantastic app!

*2023-06-14, version 2.0.0*

Fabulous app! Easy to use. Fascinating to see the overlayed photos. Fantastic job. Wish every town had this. Tangible history in front of your eyes.

## Frequently asked questions about Coleford’s Hidden Heritage

### What is Coleford's Hidden Heritage?

Coleford's Hidden Heritage is a free navigation app that allows users to explore historical sites in Coleford and the Forest of Dean. It uses GPS and augmented reality to overlay historical images and information onto the modern landscape.

### Does Coleford's Hidden Heritage have ads?

No, Coleford's Hidden Heritage is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted exploration experience for its users.

### Can I use Coleford's Hidden Heritage offline?

Yes, the app features offline mapping based on a detailed 1920 OS map, allowing you to navigate and explore historical points of interest without an internet connection.

### What devices support Coleford's Hidden Heritage?

Coleford's Hidden Heritage is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How does the 'fade image' feature work in Coleford's Hidden Heritage?

When you approach a point of interest, the app uses GPS to trigger 'fade images.' These stunning visuals smoothly transition from a historic photograph to the modern landscape, showing you how the area has changed over time.

### What is the age rating for Coleford's Hidden Heritage?

Coleford's Hidden Heritage has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in history and exploration.

### When was Coleford's Hidden Heritage last updated?

The latest version of Coleford's Hidden Heritage was released on April 1, 2021, indicating recent maintenance and potential improvements.

### How many historical places can I explore with Coleford's Hidden Heritage?

The app guides you through a trail featuring 31 distinct places of interest, offering a comprehensive exploration of Coleford's hidden heritage.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2021-04-01

Updated for the latest version of iOS, iPhones and iPads.

### 1.2 — 2018-04-20

Extra place added - Titanic Steelworks (west)
Content tweaks

### 1.1 — 2018-03-28

New app icon
Change of colour scheme
Some minor improvements to the content

### 1.0 — 2018-03-27

No release notes.

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