Detectorist Blog

Welcome to November's monthly round up of the top stories in the world of metal detecting. We have gathered together for you some of our favourite articles to have hit the news. If we have missed any important news, please let us know, and we’d love to hear what you...

Once again, we have gathered together for you a few of the top stories from the world of metal detecting over the last month. We’d love to hear what you think about each of them and as always we love to hear about your own recent finds and successes. A...

We have gathered together for you a few of our favourite newsworthy stories from the world of metal detecting over the last month. We’d love to know if any of these tales inspire you to get out searching this Autumn. Hungarian born detectorist Tamas has become somewhat of a local...

Top 10 Metal Detecting Finds 2020 Due to the length of time that it takes for Treasure to be investigated and recorded, the exact number of discoveries in 2020 is not yet known. But with figures continually rising over the last few years and well over 1000 hauls already recorded...

Metal Detector Statistics How many metal detectorists are there? And how many people would quite fancy a go even if they haven't already? We absolutely love getting out and about in a bid to find hidden treasures and we desperately wanted to know how many others in the UK feel...

Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned detectorist, the sheer quantity of metal detecting accessories out there can be daunting. So we've put together this guide to help you get to grips with what you actually need, including some of our top recommendations for all the must-have kit...

If it's related to METAL DETECTING... It's here in our GLOSSARY! All the terminology you might encounter as a detectorist, compiled in alphabetical order for your convenience. From technological terms to colloquial slang, we've tried to cover it all! ACCU-TRAK A kind of technology which continuously measures the level of...

The idea of this page is to feature questions and answers with detectorists who have recently made the news following a great find. Our first Q&A is with Sean Sandercock, who recently made the news following his exciting gold half-sovereign find in Devon. 1.  How long have you been metal...

Metal detecting is not a hobby limited to the experts- it can be a fun and affordable activity for the whole family and it makes for a great outdoor gift. So drag your kids away from the screens, get them out of the house and into nature, and introduce them...

So you've found yourself a hidden gem... Now it needs to be polished up! There are multiple methods of cleaning your finds, and all detectorists will have their own techniques, but there are a few things to take note of to avoid damaging your spoils. It's worth bearing in mind...