Alright, buckle up, fellow metal detectorists! We’re about to embark on an epic journey through the world of metal detecting. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive into this treasure trove of information. I’ll do my best to cover as much ground as possible, sprinkle in some personal anecdotes, […]
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There’s no doubt about it, one of the biggest hurdles we face as metal detectorists is getting permission to detect somewhere. I know I’ve felt that knot in my stomach at the thought of knocking on a farmer’s door and asking. Sometimes, I’ve almost given up before trying, just assuming […]
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I was out in one of my favourite fields the other day, my trusted metal detector in hand, when a curious dog walker stopped to chat. As usual, the conversation turned to what I was doing, and then came the inevitable question: “Is metal detecting really worth it?” I couldn’t […]
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As I laid out my gear on the kitchen table after a thorough cleaning session, I couldn’t help but reflect on how each piece had become an integral part of my detecting adventures. Over the years, I’ve learned that having the right tools can make all the difference between a […]
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It was a late spring morning when I set out to one of my favourite detecting spots, an old medieval village site that had yielded some interesting finds over the years. The dew was still clinging to the grass as I swept my metal detector back and forth, listening intently […]
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I was out on one of my permissions one Sunday afternoon when I heard a distinctive high-pitched ping, from my metal detector, in my headphones. It was on one of my favourite pastures, a field that had yielded a fair few interesting finds over the years. The signal was clear […]
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It was a cool autumn morning when I set out to one of my favourite detecting fields in Cheshire. The air was heavy with the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves, and a light mist clung to the ground, giving the whole scene an almost ethereal quality. I’d been […]
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When I am out detecting my mind often wanders in between signals, recently I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey that had brought me here. It seems like only yesterday I was a complete novice, my head swimming with questions about this fascinating hobby. Now, as the familiar beep […]
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As I trudged through the dew-soaked grass of an early morning start, the weight of three metal detectors on my shoulders, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation. The Garrett AT Pro International, the Nokta Legend, and the Quest V60 – three formidable machines, each promising to unveil […]
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As I sit here, cleaning my latest finds from a productive day in the fields, I can’t help but reflect on the past 2 years with my trusty go to metal detector, the XP ORX. It’s been quite a journey, and I’m pleased to say that this remarkable piece of […]
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