By Neil Elkes, BirminghamMail, June 23rd 2011 “Working there, with the diligence of forensic experts, are archeologists and conservators, cleaning, cataloguing and studying the breathtaking 3,500 piece collection which makes up the Staffordshire Hoard. These modern day time detectives are using a mixture of the latest technology and Mother Nature to try to solve its…
By Adam Smith, Birmingham Mail, April 19th 2006 “METAL detectors will be used at New Street Station for the first time from today to catch people carrying knives.” – Taken from Article. Click the image below to be taken to the full Article: …
By Bryan Brough, Paisley Daily Express, Friday August 12th 2011 “SECURITY guards swooped on a young man yesterday as he tried to smuggle a knife into Paisley Sheriff Court… As the man was going through a metal detector device near the main doors of the building, alarm bells sounded and security staff detained him.” –…
Published by: Lynn News, Wednesday 24th August 2011 “A TUDOR silver gilt dress hook believed to be more than 400 years old was pronouned to be treasure at an inquest in Lynn… The part-owner of the land, Mr John Manning, said it was discovered by Mr Paul Brittain, who had been metal-detecting with permission.” –…
Published by Lynn News, Tuesday 23rd August 2011 “DIGGING deeper after unearthing a jam jar lid led a metal detecting enthusiast to discover 20 gold coins dating from the reigns of Charles I to Queen Victoria. An inquest in Lynn yesterday heard the coins were believed to be stolen property and an appeal was made…
By Gerry Warren, Kent online, Monday 22nd August 2011 “A medieval silver gilt ring found in a farmer’s field at Bishopsbourne has been declared treasure. James Goldswain made the discovery a few inches below the soil in a ploughed field while metal detecting.” – Taken from Article Click the image below to read the full…
Gardens An excellent place for you to start searching is your own back garden. This can be a great opportunity to understand how your detector works. There are a few factors you need to take into consideration for what you may find. If you live in a modern property, the land your house…
A typical modern metal detector is light-weight and consists of four parts: Arm Cup – Usually situated near the handgrip, it’s shaped like an oval or half cup. It is used to keep the detector steady as you sweep it back and forth, your forearm fits snugly into it and there may be an optional…
This webpage article comes from Current Archaeology 236, which contains the definitive guide to the Staffordshire Hoard, out on the 1st October. Click the image to visit the Current Achaeololgy website Hobby Metal Detectors: [retweet]
Written by: Emma McKinney, BirminghamMail, Monday 22nd Aug 2011. “Ten items from the 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon hoard, found by a metal detector in a field in Burntwood, Staffordshire, two years ago, were on display at the Museum Collections Centre in Dollman Street, Nechells.” Taken from the article. Click the image below to read the full article:…