Initially, I wasn’t sure about which machine to get but cautiously decided to purchase a Garrett Ace 150. It looked a good machine to start off with and if I didn’t like the hobby, then my finances would not have taken too much of a beating. Since then, I’ve had a few interesting finds but nothing quite as fascinating and intriguing as one that I found in February 2020.
I was searching a harrowed field on a farm permission that I have in the village of Aspull near Wigan. I was really enjoying the day, especially as I had just found a nice silver shilling of George VI dated 1941 – a small silver coin struck when the world was at war, the same year as Pearl Harbor and the German invasion of Russia took place. The next good signal resulted in me digging several inches into the soil and old stubble mix. I suddenly spotted the glint of dirty gold and my first thought was that I had found a coin of some sort.
Gold Medal
However, cleaning away some of the surface soil revealed that it was, in fact, a medal or pendant. I was quite excited and took some photographs to send to my dad, who then contacted Treasure Hunting magazine on my behalf. Later on, when I got home, I washed the find and discovered that it was a sports-related medal, possibly associated with long service or an outstanding effort. It was awarded in relation to the 1911-12 season to an A.P. Seddon who was a center-forward for Cleckheaton AFC. I contacted Cleckheaton Football Club to inform them of the find and to see if they have any club records that may reveal more about Mr. Seddon and why he was awarded the medal.
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Treasure Hunting magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Treasure Hunting magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
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.
