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This is a list of historically significant items found by metal detecting method, only excluding magnet fishing finds, since magnet fishing is usually considered a distinctively different and separate hobby from traditional metal detecting.
Members of the public can also report objects they have found and finds of non-metallic objects are also covered by the scheme. Finds that legally constitute treasure are dealt with through the Treasure Act 1996. This however concentrates on precious metals, prehistoric base metal, and finds in association with them. Non-prehistoric base metal ...
Pages in category "Metal detecting finds" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H. Hand of Faith; L.
Experts said the ancient Roman artifacts were buried in Wales about 1,750 years ago.
On 6 January 2007, David Whelan, a semi-retired businessman from Leeds, and his son Andrew, a surveyor, discovered the Harrogate hoard using metal detectors. [1] [2] The Whelans told BBC News they have been metal detecting as a hobby for about five years. [3] They found the hoard in an empty field that had not yet been ploughed for spring sowing.
The manner of the finding of the Hoxne Hoard by metal detector, and its widespread publicity, contributed to changing the previous system of common law for dealing with treasure trove into a statutory legal framework that takes into account technology such as metal detectors, provides incentives for treasure hunters to report finds, and ...
He has found coins, metal crucifixes and even weapons, and has shared the finds with his followers. On March 29, he posted a video on YouTube with a more significant find — ancient armor.
The hoard is made up of silver – 186 coins (some fragmentary), 15 ingots and 7 pieces of jewellery, including arm-rings – and a scrap of gold. [1] It was buried after Alfred the Great defeated the Great Heathen Army led by Guthrum in 878, forcing the Danes to retreat north. [2]