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Field day for finds
Daily Mirror UK
|January 21, 2026
Dectectorist fans spark surge in treasures being unearthed
A RECORD-breaking number of archaeological finds and treasures are being unearthed, fuelled by the rise in metal detectorists.
British Museum figures show there have been big increases in discoveries by the public, accounting for 94%.
Metal detecting has surged in recent years, with more than 20,000 people now owning a device.
This is partly due to the success of the BBC comedy-drama series Detectorists, starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.
This story is from the January 21, 2026 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
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