Metal detecting
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I would have a look at metaldetectingforum.co.uk
I have a metal detector myself although I haven't used it for many years, there was an abandoned Roman Road near where I lived. I found Victorian tools, buckles, a new 1939 two shilling coin, and bits and pieces. The most peculiar thing was a 3cm thick sheet steel, 2m by 3m in my garden, just 30cm below the surface in a 1970s house.
I have a metal detector myself although I haven't used it for many years, there was an abandoned Roman Road near where I lived. I found Victorian tools, buckles, a new 1939 two shilling coin, and bits and pieces. The most peculiar thing was a 3cm thick sheet steel, 2m by 3m in my garden, just 30cm below the surface in a 1970s house.
I was motivated to get into this after watching Detectorists. Got an entry level detector and found a mate in the village who was/is properly into it.
I've not had the time to apply to it as much as I'd like but it is exceptionally immersive and quite exciting when you find something interesting. Which I haven't, yet, but have been out with my pal when he's uncovered the odd medieval coin or roman trinket.
Permissions are your biggest hurdle. You can detect in beaches without permission but the problem is, everyone does that and there's rarely much to find. The interesting stuff is in fields. Research intersections of ancient roads, where settlements may have once been and these are often in the middle of a farmer's field. But seeking out permission is part of the fun.
Choose your club wisely. It's a hobby that attracts a lot of weirdos.
If you haven't done so, do watch Detectorists. Having now done Metal Detecting, the show is more documentary than comedy drama!
I've not had the time to apply to it as much as I'd like but it is exceptionally immersive and quite exciting when you find something interesting. Which I haven't, yet, but have been out with my pal when he's uncovered the odd medieval coin or roman trinket.
Permissions are your biggest hurdle. You can detect in beaches without permission but the problem is, everyone does that and there's rarely much to find. The interesting stuff is in fields. Research intersections of ancient roads, where settlements may have once been and these are often in the middle of a farmer's field. But seeking out permission is part of the fun.
Choose your club wisely. It's a hobby that attracts a lot of weirdos.
If you haven't done so, do watch Detectorists. Having now done Metal Detecting, the show is more documentary than comedy drama!
StevieBee said:
Choose your club wisely. It's a hobby that attracts a lot of weirdos.
If you haven't done so, do watch Detectorists. Having now done Metal Detecting, the show is more documentary than comedy drama!
As a fellow weirdo, I will probably feel at home. If you haven't done so, do watch Detectorists. Having now done Metal Detecting, the show is more documentary than comedy drama!
I have also seen The Detectorists, brilliant show and didn't put me off.
Slow.Patrol said:
StevieBee said:
Choose your club wisely. It's a hobby that attracts a lot of weirdos.
If you haven't done so, do watch Detectorists. Having now done Metal Detecting, the show is more documentary than comedy drama!
As a fellow weirdo, I will probably feel at home. If you haven't done so, do watch Detectorists. Having now done Metal Detecting, the show is more documentary than comedy drama!
'Clique' is probably more accurate. Early on I had access to an interesting bit of land and stupidly posted a photo of it a forum seeking some advice. Turns out two other local Detectorist had been trying to get permission for years and failed (I knew the landowner). This led to letters being written to the Parish Council, the landowner and English Heritage (quite why I have no idea) and me being banned from theirs and affiliated clubs! I found this most amusing as I had no intention of joining anyway but was remarkable at just how precious some of them can be.
There's nothing there anyway. An old pig farm so just bits of rusted agricultural gear.
If you join a club they will probably insist on you being a member of NCMD (National Council for Metal Detecting) - https://www.ncmd.co.uk/. Even if you don't join a club it's still very useful to join as for under £10 a year you get public liability insurance and also access to the NCMD forum, etc.
Insurance is useful in case you shove your spade through a pipe or a horse breaks a leg on a hole that you didn't fill in properly.
Insurance is useful in case you shove your spade through a pipe or a horse breaks a leg on a hole that you didn't fill in properly.
I got into it 2-3 years ago after my youngest son expressed an interest, he soon realised he hated walking, so I carried on by myself.
I found a group on Facebook that do organised digs round Notts/Lincs, a good way to try it out and pay around £ 10-20 per dig.
Most people are willing to share tips on setting up your machine etc too. You do also meet some ‘characters’ shall we say …..
You’ll need some insurance, think mine is £8 p.a from NCMD.
I’ve got a couple of permissions now , luckily I know a couple of farmers
I found a group on Facebook that do organised digs round Notts/Lincs, a good way to try it out and pay around £ 10-20 per dig.
Most people are willing to share tips on setting up your machine etc too. You do also meet some ‘characters’ shall we say …..
You’ll need some insurance, think mine is £8 p.a from NCMD.
I’ve got a couple of permissions now , luckily I know a couple of farmers
kface anglers, are friendly and outgoing. K87 said:
I would have a look at metaldetectingforum.co.uk
I have a metal detector myself although I haven't used it for many years, there was an abandoned Roman Road near where I lived. I found Victorian tools, buckles, a new 1939 two shilling coin, and bits and pieces. The most peculiar thing was a 3cm thick sheet steel, 2m by 3m in my garden, just 30cm below the surface in a 1970s house.
Sounds like the top of a tank of some sort . Poo tank probably.I have a metal detector myself although I haven't used it for many years, there was an abandoned Roman Road near where I lived. I found Victorian tools, buckles, a new 1939 two shilling coin, and bits and pieces. The most peculiar thing was a 3cm thick sheet steel, 2m by 3m in my garden, just 30cm below the surface in a 1970s house.
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