Posted by The Hour, written by Leslie Lake, Saturday October 27, 2012 NORWALK — Dan Godleski and his metal detector come to the rescue yet again for a Norwalk family. In a span of 10 minutes, Godleski did what the Kodonas family had been attempting to do for four years. On a fall Saturday…
Published by The Northern Echo, written by Gavin Havery, Thursday 25th October 2012 METAL detector enthusiasts armed with spades have been targeting a historic North-East site hunting for hidden treasures under the cover of darkness. Almost 25 holes have been found in the grounds of the Roman fort of Longovicium, near Lanchester, County Durham, The land owner, Nick…
Published by The Daily Mail Online, written by KERRY MCDERMOTT, Sunday 28th October 2012 A copper knife handle depicting a couple having sex and an animal bone carved into the shape of a penis with wings are among thousands of artefacts unearthed across Britain by amateur treasure hunters. The erotic art is part of a huge haul…
Published by The Mail Online, written by LIZ THOMAS Tuesday 23rd October 2012 Tony Robinson’s archaeology series Time Team is being axed by Channel 4 after almost 20 years on screen. Ratings have slumped in recent years and an attempt to revamp the show led to accusations from its own team of ‘dumbing down’. Since it began…
Published by SMH.com October 12, 2012 Prospectors will be able to pan for gold, or use metal detectors to hunt for nuggets, in more Queensland state forests within months. The Newman government is likely to open the door wider for “recreational prospectors” to look for gold and gemstones. A spokeswoman for National Parks Minister Steve…
IN the 1959 volume of this Journal 1 , Mr. W. A. Seaby has published an account of the 1843 Viking-age coin-hoard from Derrykeighan near Dervock in the north of Co. Antrim, and this account may be thought effectively to supersede Mr. J. D. A. Thompson’s Inventory listing of three years earlier 2 . In…
Published by the BBC News Website, Thursday 18th October 2012 A “nationally significant” stash of Roman gold coins has been found by a man with a metal detector in Hertfordshire. – Taken from Article Click the image below to watch the video …
Published by CTV Calgary, Thursday 11th October, 2012 Losing a wedding ring is a sickening feeling for anyone that’s misplaced the piece of sentimental jewelry. A local metal detector specialist, known as ‘The Ringfinder’, is doing his part to end the emotional pain. -Taken from Article Click the image below to read further: …
By Leon Watson Published, Tuesday 16th October 2011 A novice treasure hunter who bought a basic metal detector returned to the shop in shock weeks later, clutching part of the country’s finest ever hoard of Late Roman gold coins. The man stunned staff by showing them 40 gold Solidi, before asking them: ‘What do I do with…
Published by The Birmingham Mail, written by Catherine Lillington, Sunday 14th October 2012 DEMANDS have been made for better security at the Birmingham college where a teenager was stabbed. The 17-year-old student was fighting for his life after the incident at Bournville College. West Midlands Police described the teenager’s condition on Sunday as “stable”. A 22-year-old…