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New Detector Network – ‘A Treasure Unearthed for Detectorists'

www.detectornetwork.com is a new online platform that has recently been launched for both beginners and experienced detectorists to share their finds, advice and learn even more about this exciting hobby.

Only a Bit of Lead

As in common with most people, when asked if they have found anything, the reply can often be “Oh, only a bit of lead.”

My Great Uncle Joseph's Anglo-Saxon Sword

My Great Uncle Joseph’s Anglo-Saxon Sword

Roman Lead Ingot Update

I would just like to update readers of Treasure Hunting magazine with some further information about the Roman lead ingot I found back in September 2019.

The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard

The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard

The Family Hoard

It was the end of the second week of the school summer holidays in 2019.

Remembering the 1970s

Remembering the 1970s

No More Moon Boots?

In more than four decades of detecting, the weather and varying soil conditions have all had a huge influence on the level of my enjoyment of this noble hobby.

My A-Z of Detecting

Part 1: A-G

Lost and Found?

There have been several instances over my long detecting career where, not only has it has been a delight to be able to help people who have lost things, but also a great thrill when such losses are returned to their owners. I have several memories of such occurrences.

Mudlarking Finds from the Time of the Mayflower

Did you know that the birth of the United States of America began on the River Thames in London?

World Record Hoard

Since its discovery in May 2012, by two detectorists Reg Mead and Richard Miles, the island of Jersey’s now world-famous Celtic coin hoard has surprised archaeologists in terms of its content and historical importance.

Unique Coin Rewrites the History of London

A silver penny of Ludica, a virtually unknown Saxon king of Mercia, has been discovered by Andy Hall while detecting in Wiltshire.

Restoring Six Pounds of Spherical Shrapnel

During an overnight beach detecting session back in August 2018, bleary-eyed and not really in the mood, I trudged down the beach with my machine and spade to see what was about.

Introducing the Finds Liaison Officers

I am one of the two Finds Liaison Officers in Suffolk and am based in Bury St Edmunds, where the PAS team is hosted by the Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service.

Just Hanging Around

Just before the Coronavirus lockdown, I had decided to practice ‘social distancing’ and headed to a remote North Yorkshire site all on my own.

Garden Lockdown

Since the Government’s recent instructions regarding ‘social distancing’ in connection with the Coronavirus outbreak, we have all no doubt hugely missed being able to go out detecting as well as socialising with friends (Fig.1).

Detectorist's Golden Goal

Having been interested in detecting for quite some time, last year I finally decided to ‘bite the bullet’ and by myself a metal detector.

Nokta Makro Simplex+

Field Test

New Permission Old Treasure

It was a Monday like any other; normally we have the day off, however on this particular day my wife Liz had a university course to complete.

Introducing the Finds Liaison Officers

I work from the Museum of Island History at Newport on the Isle of Wight, the centrally situated ‘capital’ of the island.

Detectival 2019

The fact that it was both a Friday as well as being the 13th didn’t seem to weigh too heavily on us, if indeed it was noticed at all.

Anglo-Saxon Stunner

I have very fond memories of my first forays into metal detecting: my late father had bought a cheap detector from Maplin in order to investigate the local beach – we didn’t find much but had a fantastic time.

The River Thames And Its Tributaries

When the Romans arrived in the region we now call Wiltshire the rivers Thames and Churn met at a spot where embanked gravels reduced the depth of water and provided an easy fording place.

A Detectorist's Guide To Field Archaeology

This 10-part series aims to meet the needs of a typical newcomer to the hobby who has yet to join a local club and who requires some guidance on how to put his/her detector to productive use on sites that might offer a variety of finds from ancient to modern.

A Roman Hoard And Lead Coffin

A round 260 Roman coins and a Roman grave containing a rare lead-lined coffin have been discovered in a field near Ilminster.

Two Bronze Age Hoards

Back in August 2017, after a 15 year absence, my somewhat Lazarus-like return to the Wrexham Metal Detecting Club was greeted with “Oh Noooooo” followed by a chorus of “Where the hell have you been?”

Product Report

Super Red Headphones

Weekend Wanderers Easter Rally 2017

The rally location was close to the river Ouse in Northamptonshire near the villages of Deanshanger and Wicken. Both of these are recorded in the Domesday Book and have Anglo-Saxon origins, so it all looked set to be a very interesting event.

Absolutely Hammered

It all started back in 2015, on 15 November to be precise. Dave Franklin from Ludlow was doing a bit of detecting on the farm where he also works.