Article | Anglo-Saxon treasure reveals west Norfolk cremation

Published by BBC News Norfolk, Monday 26th November 2012 Fragments of an early Anglo-Saxon silver brooch found in Norfolk has given archaeologists new evidence of a cremation burial in the area. Experts say the 6th Century brooch, found near West Acre, could possibly have originated in mainland Europe. The brooch, along with a Medieval copper…

Article | Did Sussex bounty hunter dig up Captain Kidd’s treasure? Hunt for £12m haul of gold coins took charming chancer to hell and back

Published by Daily Mail On-line, written by GLENYS ROBERTS , Tuesday 20th November 2012 One of the most infamous pirates of all time, Captain Kidd was said to have amassed treasure worth £100,000 – a staggering £12 million now – before he was arrested for piracy and murder. He buried a cache somewhere on his travels and at…

Blog Post | Yorkshire’s hoard of mysterious silver and gold

Posted by Martin Wainwright, Thursday 15 November 2012. guardian.co.uk There’s a lot going off in Wakefield at the moment, in spite of hard times, with the Hepworth Wakefield doing consistently well, the Trinity Walk shopping centre adding commercial life and now a newly reorganised museum for the city. This last, along with its sister centre at Pontefract, is energising local young people – it’s included in…

Article | Warrington woman’s wedding ring safe thanks to metal detector club

Published by Warrington Guardian, Friday 16th November 2012 WHEN Sandra Jackson’s wedding ring slipped off her hand and landed in Ackers Pit, Stockton Heath, the mum-of-two was convinced she would never see it again. But thanks to South Lancashire and Cheshire Metal Detecting Club, based in Widnes, the Lower Walton grandma was delighted to be reunited…

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Regton Metal Detecting Tips: How to Pinpoint with a Concentric Coil

How to Pinpoint with a Concentric Coil? This is the fourth video in a series of hints & tips to help and improve your metal detecting skills and techniques. This video will help you pinpoint with a concentric coil. Nigel Ingram, from Regton, presents the whole series. Metal detecting accessories ) Hobby Metal Detecting

Stunning Pocket Sun-dial Compass Found by David Whitney

Earlier today (22nd November 2012) David Whitney popped into the shop to visit Nigel. Lucky for us he didn’t come empty handed! He brought with him his stunning pocket sun-dial compass found with his XP Goldmaxx. Found in Shropshire, England, the beautiful find measures approx 43mm in width and 18mm in height. This late 17th…

Article | History-changing coin or a 15C forgery? Debate over ‘Roman’ artefact found in field by metal-detecting friends

Published by The Daily Mail Online, written by Emily Andrews, Friday 16th November 2012 But this silver coin, discovered in a field, could be worth up to £80,000 if proved to be a genuine Roman antique. Colin Popplewell, 58, and Mark Hildreth, 38, say the coin – which is the size and weight of a…

Article | Dave Crisp: Frome Hoard find ‘the pinnacle’ of metal detecting career

Published by This is Somerset, Monday 19th November, 2012 In the sometimes solitary and occasionally mocked world of metal detecting, he is the David Beckham, the Prince William, the Barack Obama. For when Dave Crisp unearthed one of the most important hoards of Roman coins ever found in Britain, he instantly became a hero to…

Article | Treasure Hunters want to work with city on ordinance to regulate metal detecting in parks

Published by Laconia Daily Sun, written by Michael Kitch LACONIA — Three representatives of the Granite State Treasure Hunters appeared before the Parks and Recreation Commission last night after Kevin Dunleavy, director of Parks and Recreation, asked the commissioners to consider regulating the use of metal detectors and golf clubs in city parks. Doug Sargent…