Detecting became my new hobby just over a year ago now, following the sudden death of my father. We were both keen motorcycle fanatics and after his passing I just lost interest in the bikes and sought solace in detecting.
I love the sheer solitude and peacefulness where I’m totally alone in beautiful surroundings with nothing in my head except what treasure I will unearth next (pictured below right). I forget about the day to day stresses and I just love getting out in the fresh air, and getting exercise as well.
I didn’t want to spend too much money, so I started out with a Garrett Ace 250 after reading many good reviews – what a brilliant choice. I was instantly hooked and couldn’t wait to get out there unearthing hidden gems. My first find in a local woodland area was a 1909 dated penny in excellent condition. This really kick-started my desire to take this thing further and try to find other local permissions.
During one of my early outings I unearthed a 17th century shoe buckle in very good condition in the local woodland (Fig.1). My wife Mel and I really enjoyed trawling the internet trying to identify what it was and how old it could be. We had both initially thought that it was a belt buckle. When we finally identified it, that was it, I thought “This is definitely the hobby for me.” The buckle was complete and looked so well-preserved – we were amazed!
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2018 من Treasure Hunting magazine.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2018 من Treasure Hunting magazine.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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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.
