#metal-detecting tag

3 weeks ago

When Tanya lost her wedding ring in the surf, she thought it was gone forever. Then she met the detectorists

A lost family heirloom wedding ring thrown off at Sydney's Freshwater beach was recovered under sand days later by a global network of metal detectorists.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

A Texas man is reunited with the class ring he lost 56 years ago

A Fordham University class ring lost in 1969 was found on a Long Island beach after 56 years and returned to its owner.

#roman-history

3 months ago

History

The Guardian view on metal detecting: hobbyists as well as experts can play a part in unearthing the past | Editorial

Discovery of two swords in Gloucestershire suggests possible Roman villa presence in the region during the second or third century AD.

History

Roman silver coin hoard found in Romania

A significant discovery of 1,469 Roman silver denarii was made by a metal detectorist in Romania, marking one of the largest coin hoards in the country.

3 months ago

History

The Guardian view on metal detecting: hobbyists as well as experts can play a part in unearthing the past | Editorial

Roman silver coin hoard found in Romania

A significant discovery of 1,469 Roman silver denarii was made by a metal detectorist in Romania, marking one of the largest coin hoards in the country.

Metal detectorist finds 18th-century ring linked with British nobility

An amateur detectorist discovered a rare 18th-century ring linked to British nobility in Norfolk after searching for 18 months.

Fragment of Viking plaited gold arm ring found on Isle of Man

A Manx metal detectorist discovered a Viking gold arm ring fragment, celebrating 50 years of detecting with a remarkable find.

fromwww.bbc.com

Missing Viking treasure coin unearthed in London

"We have been notified by colleagues at the Metropolitan Police that a coin, believed to be part of the Herefordshire Hoard, has surfaced for sale in Croydon."

London music

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Jersey History Hunter uncovers relics of the past

Audra Thomas promotes artifact preservation through metal detecting, inspiring others via her YouTube channel and local workshops.

Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet raven's head found

A significant Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet raven's head has been discovered in southwest England, revealing intricate craftsmanship and historical importance.

London startup