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.

Field Test Rutus Alter 71

The Rutus Alter 71 has been around for a couple of years now, but late last year Rutus announced the new V.2.0 software upgrade, based on feedback from its users. I was really keen to see if it would make an already capable machine even better.

Lead – Love It Or Loathe It?

Lead has been used since the dawn of civilisation – from the ancient Egyptians who used it in the building of their temples, to modern man who uses it to shield against radiation. This diverse metal has certainly come a long way in 4000 years.

Who Are The Moravians?

I asked myself this very same question back in February, when Nigel, the Project Leader of the East Tytherton Heritage Project approached me for some assistance.

Pictures From The Past

Memorial Church Brasses are one of those rare types of an artifact that exciting, even when you know they will most likely be found as fragments.

The Mysterious Golden Bangle

Recently in the UK, a detectorist unearthed a rather magnificent artefact, this being a 12mm thick gold bangle weighing in at 310gm and measuring 240mm across.

Amazing Heraldic Mount

I recall that it was rather an unremarkable signal, the type you would dig, but not get overly excited about.

Finding Cupid

I remember the day like it was just yesterday! It was a cold November morning and our club had chosen to visit a small, flat, sandy-soiled Lincolnshire field.