It’s always nice to encounter a little beginners’ luck when you’re trying out a new hobby. But if the phenomenon strikes on your debut treasure hunt, it can mean a significant pay-day. Wesley Carrington was just 20 minutes into his first metal detecting trip when he unearthed a hoard of Roman gold coins estimated to…
The economy may be coming back to life but money is still tight for many families. It need not be this way. From plugging leaks in spending to tracing missing cash and even uncovering lost treasures, it is possible to boost your finances. Here, Sally Hamilton shows you how to turn detective and track down…
A hoard of 2,000-year-old coins discovered in a cave in the Peak District have gone on public display. The late Iron Age and Roman coins were discovered in Dovedale, Derbyshire, by a member of the public, prompting a full-scale excavation in July. It is thought to have been the first time coins from these two…
A metal detecting enthusiast has amazed archaeologists by uncovering a historic Bronze Age settlement – using just Google Earth. Canny Howard Jones put aside usual methods of finding ancient communities and used the internet instead. He scanned satellite images for the sort of terrain that would have offered food, water and shelter for a prehistoric…
Metal detecting enthusiast Derek McLennan unearthed one of the most significant Viking hoards ever discovered in Scotland. The treasure trove of more than 100 items including gold and silver jewellery, ingots and a unique enamelled cross was found with a Minelab CTX 3030 metal detector. The discovery was found on Church of Scotland land after…
The next KMMDC rally is on Saturday, the 18th of October, in North East Staffordshire There are 20 places in total for members of the KMMDC and their guests only. Please contact Chris Cooper the KMMDC Secretary for details. Please visit our free forum at: http://kingdomofmerciamdc.freeforums.net/ (there’s lots of interesting research and links to see).…