XP Goldmaxx Power Field Test By John Lynn The buying of a detector has always been down to either having heard about it through the grape vine, or reading the reports when a new detector hits the market. Once purchased, a read through the manual, a quick tryout of the machine with a few objects…
I once used to sell Mazda cars and on one occasion a prospective customer came into the showroom and asked me what they were like. I replied that even if they were rubbish or had faults, did he really think I was going to tell him? My job was to convince him that what he…
Click here to buy Garrett Ace 250 metal detector Before you lot start saying “oh no, not another Garrett” (not that there is anything wrong with them), I would like to explain that I am having a few difficulties in obtaining other detectors to test. The manufacturers and distributors have been approached, but some are…
Well we’re now all back safe & sound from the Weekend Wanderers Rally held over the weekend. Regton had six members in attendance with a further one from Teknetics and seven from XP all on hand to help, advise & demonstrate. We were largely blessed with decent weather despite a few small showers but only…
26 and 27 October DUTP have organised a metal detecting weekend event. We have 700 acres of land in various stages available to detect on 26 and 27 October 2013 in Bedfordshire. Camping will be available. For ticket purchases please use link: http://www.etickets.to/buy/?e=10761 or you can contact the club directly by emailing diggingupthepast@talktalk.net PDF file:…
28 and 29 September DUTP have organised a fundraising event in the aid of raising worthwhile money for a church roof. We have over 400 acres of land in various stages available to detect on 28 and 29 September 2013 in Bedfordshire. Camping will be available. For ticket purchases please use link: http://www.etickets.to/buy/?e=10674 or…
A hoard of 55kg of 15th Century coins was discovered on the 1st September 2013 in a ravine near the town of Golesti in Romania. The hoard was hidden at depth of about 25 cm. The lucky detectorist reported the discovery found to the National History Museum of Romania. The hoard is to believed the largest…
Archeologists are speaking out against treasure hunting and metal detecting, saying it damages key historical traces. “Hobbyists scavenging for ancient treasure or a cache of Roman coins are an increasingly common sight in the UK’s countryside. With some enthusiasts having unearthed thousands of pounds worth of treasure, the lure of heading out with a metal…
A large Jersey hoard of Roman coins tour Jersey Heritage offer coin hoard tour to help fund conservation The hoard of more than 70,000 Celtic coins was discovered in June 2012 in a Grouville field by pair of Metal Detector Friends Mr Reg Mead and Mr Richard Miles. The hoard is to believed the largest Celtic coins…
Metal Detecting for Beginners If you have been to the beach, chances are you have seen someone with a metal detector walking up and down looking for treasure. Treasure hunting has been popular for centuries, and metal detectors have made it possible for enthusiasts to look for treasure wherever they are. Metal detectors can also…