As a British farmer, you’re intimately connected to the land you work. You know every hedge, every dip, and every rise. But have you ever wondered about the secrets hidden just beneath the surface of your fields? Metal detecting is more than just a hobby – it’s a gateway to […]
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Top 10 Essential Tools for Successful UK Farmland Metal Detecting Top 10 Essential Tools for Successful UK Farmland Metal Detecting – Metal detecting on UK farmland can be an exhilarating hobby, offering a unique blend of history, adventure, and the thrill of discovery. To make the most of your detecting […]
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The Groat: A Coin with a Royal Pedigree Imagine this: you’re out in a soggy field, your trusty detector swinging back and forth, when suddenly – ping! You’ve just unearthed a small silver coin. But it’s not your run-of-the-mill penny or shilling – it’s a groat. These little beauties have […]
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How to Read UK Farmland for Potential Metal Detecting Hotspots Understanding the Lay of the Land There’s something magical about standing in a field, detector in hand, knowing that beneath your feet lies centuries of hidden history. But not all UK farmland is created equal when it comes to metal […]
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Which is The Best Mid Range Metal Detector in the UK – The Top 7 Contenders Reviewed and Ranked As an experienced detectorist who’s spent countless hours exploring British fields and beaches, I understand the importance of having a reliable effective metal detector. Today, we’re comparing seven top-tier mid-range metal […]
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As a detectorist who’s spent countless hours trudging through muddy fields and climbing fences and stiles across farmland in the UK, I am used to lugging about all sorts of gear, but apart from my metal detector, the second most important tool is a decent spade to dig out my […]
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The Top 5 Pinpointers for UK Metal Detecting Top 5 Pinpointers for UK Metal Detecting – As an avid detectorist who’s trudged through muddy fields and combed countless beaches across the UK, I’ve had the pleasure of putting these five top-tier pinpointers through their paces. Today, we’re going to compare […]
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Nokta Double Score vs Minelab X-Terra Pro – As an avid detectorist who’s spent countless hours in fields and on beaches, I’ve had the chance to swing many a machine. Today, we’re diving into a comparison of two of the best metal detectors for beginners and experienced hunters alike: the […]
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The Art of Securing Permission for Metal Detecting: A Cheshire Detectorist’s Guide How to Approach Landowners for Metal Detecting Permission – It was a bright dry autumn morning when I first decided to tackle what many newcomers to metal detecting find to be their biggest hurdle – getting permission to […]
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Advantages of Camouflage Gear for Metal Detecting – The sun was just peeking over the horizon as I stepped out into the dewy field, my trusty XP ORX metal detector in hand and my waterproof camo jacket keeping me warm against the early morning chill. […]
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