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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Unexpected Metal Detecting Success: A Treasure Hunter’s Tale It was a Tuesday and I had a day off work, so why not I thought, let’s go metal detecting. It was a very hot July day and I had a few jobs to finish around the house first so I just […]
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It was a crisp autumn morning when I sat down to pen this guide, the smell of damp earth and the excitement of uncovering history still fresh in my mind. As an experienced metal detectorist, I’m often asked, “What’s the best metal detector for beginners?” or “Can you recommend a […]
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I remember when I first ventured out into the fields with my newly acquired metal detector. The dew was still clinging to the grass, and there was a hint of woodsmoke in the air from a nearby farmhouse, the farmland scents were unusual to me but I do remember feeling […]
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