Read more Cleaning Silver Almost a "classic" question for many metal detectorists and also a true debate. Many will prefer to leave silver "as is" and others will favor a thorough cleaning. It really comes down to personal choice and preference. If you wish to clean your silver finds, the...
A Few Finds Representing Treasure Hunting, Coin Shooting and Relic Hunting Since I began metal detecting in 1993, I have recovered thousands of various coins and artifacts. A few remarkable ones rightfully deserve to be placed in this section. ...
DIGGING GHOSTS:Metal detecting addict finds buried treasure under farmlandMetal detector in hand, Andy Thaxton marches the rows and pasture of countless acres, hunting coins, keys, bullets and bells-the final testament of forgotten lives.Chris Bennett...
Metal Detecting as Community Archaeology: Enabling citizens to discover their own heritage: December 2010 Why 'community archaeology'?: Part 1 Why 'community archaeology'?: Part 2 Why 'community archaeology'?: Part 3 Treasure Hunting Front Cover: Metal Detecting vs Archaeology: Social Inclusion...
So the Desert Training Center was built in 1942 and used until 1944. It's purpose was to train troops for fighting in North Africa. One camp is partially on private land and used for farming, this is where these items were found. The best part of these c
British Archaeological Sites Data with Detailed Old Victorian Maps, LiDAR and lists of archaeological sites in Britain and Metal Detecting and Treasure Hunting Finds, Old Maps, LIDAR and aerial photographs in the UK, England, Scotland and Wales. Great fo
Treasure Trove ; Amateur Hunters Are Having a Metal-Detecting Field Day, with Finds Up by 20 per Cent in a YearFor most treasure seekers the promising glint of a gold coin in the garden has turned out on closer in-spection to be a rusting bottle top. However, a report to be publi...
My Ancestor Left an Heirloom: Hunting Family History and Genealogy Treasure Through Metal Detecting FindsDavid Villanueva
Not only were these jaw dropping sums for arms and armour, but both came with great stories: lucky metal detectors making stunning discoveries. Away from the headlines sales have been just as exciting, as the antiquities market in general has scaled new he...
The following articles on the theme of Metal Detecting and Community Archaeology have been published: Connecting with our Ancestors: June 2011 How objects can enable us to connect with our ancestors: Part 1 How objects can enable us to connect with our ancestors: Part 2 How objects can enab...