Well here it is the Archaeology and Metal Detecting magazine issue 6. For those who don’t know, Archmdmag release upwards of 4 free paper versions of the magazine a year. Last year we were able to produce 3 issues and distributed at the Rodney Cook memorial rally and Detectival. We also have a network of…
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SOUTH EAST METAL DETECTING RALLIES – LOCKDOWN BOXSET
Hey All – Frustrating time, huh ? I’m itching for a days detecting but hey ho – We have to stay in and stay safe !! Rest assured when we return SEMDR will be back bigger and better than ever before. Just yesterday we met with a landowner in Alfriston with land that will…
My first gold. Discovered with an XP Orx by Leigh Hull.
I’ve been detecting for a short while now. I’ve had lots of great finds, but recently i came across my first gold! It was found in January. I have been waiting to take a shot on the fields where I found it for a while. Its by the side of a River and they have…
*VIRTUAL DETECTIVAL LIVE THIS SATURDAY NIGHT*
Pleased to announce that this Saturday we air a live show on the BIG Metal Detecting Magazine TV stream. Virtual Spring Detectival takes place right here. In association with the Metal Detectives, Leisure promotions, Treasure hunting Magazine and the Archaeology and Metal Detecting Magazine, we are joined by Mark Becher, Peter Turrell, Julian Evan-Hart, Daniel Spencer,…
Archmdmag 2019 free PDF Bundle
Well. What better opportunity to release 2019’s hard copies of the Archaeology and Metal Detecting magazine in one place. For those who don’t know, Archmdmag release upwards of 4 free paper versions of the magazine a year. Last year we were able to produce 3 issues and distributed at the Rodney Cook memorial rally and…
Why do the clocks change?
It’s that time of year again when we move the clocks forward. This year it’s happening on Sunday 29th March, but as the actual time change is during the night, you’ll probably be fast asleep in bed when it happens! When the clocks change like this, we are moving from what is called Greenwich Mean…
World Museums offering virtual tours online for free
Take a look at just some of Google’s top museums that are offering online tours and exhibits. Museums around the world are also sharing their most zen art on social media to help people cope with staying home. And if that’s not enough culture for you, New York’s Metropolitan Opera will be offering free digital shows every night at…
COUNCIL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY ANNOUNCEMENT
Council for British Archaeology announcement. Dear all, Like everybody else, the CBA has had to adapt fast to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how we are responding. Our headquarters in York have closed for the time being but staff continue to work from home in accordance with current government advice. Membership and…
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR METAL DETECTING CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT
*NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR METAL DETECTING STATEMENT REGARDING CURRENT COVID 19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC* In light of the current sanctions and advice given by the British government we feel it appropriate to offer our own advice to our members. To help stop the spread of coronavirus it is vitally important to avoid unnecessary interaction with others. Most…
ARCHMDMAG COVID 19 STATEMENT
In light of the current sanctions and advice given by the British government, and seeing on social media the amount of organised Metal Detecting rallies still planned and advertised in the UK, we would like to take the opportunity to ask all organisers and participants to reconsider their involvement. To reiterate the National Council for…
1851 U.S. Officers Sword Belt Plate discovered by Jeff Downs
Another great readers find sees Jeff Downs sharing his discovery of an 1851 U.S. Officers Sword Belt Plate. Jeff discovered the belt plate in Ashfield, Virginia, USA using a Garrett AT Max. The Belt plate is a Civil War U.S. Pattern 1851 eagle-wreath belt plate and black leather belt typical of those used by officers…
WW1 artifacts discovered in Salonika by Giannis Karageorgiou
Sometimes, some of readers finds are quite breath taking. From Archaeological sites, to artifacts from the Bronze age to Military finds. One reader in particular – Giannis Karageorgiou regularly communicates with us and also created his own facebook group – WW1 Relic hunting. Giannis Metal Detects in Salonika also known as Thessalonica in Greece and…
RESEARCH REQUEST: Unknown ivory item.
We were recently contacted by one of our readers – Elicia Clewes. She had discovered a, what she thinks, is an Ivory piece beneath the floorboards of an old church. The finder explained “ It appears to be ivory, the bent end of it is hollowed out and contains threads. It was found under the…
Bronze Axehead discovered in Cheshire by Leeroy Brown.
One of our readers – Leeroy Brown, contacted us to share his discovery of a Bronze axehead. Leeroy told us that “ I discovered the Axehead last September near Northwich. I was using a golden mask and I’ve only been detecting 15 months” he continued “ I am back on my site there’s activity off…
RESEARCH REQUEST: Carved cross from Palestine.
We recently recievved a message from Abo Deeb in the Palestine requesting information about a carved cross he discovered whilst walking in the state. We are not experts in any area of the subjects covered by Archmdmag, so put out a request for The Encyreaders with more knowledge to assist and give a better identification….
FREE PDF – The Complete guide to Magnet Fishing
With thanks to YouTubes Drasticg – Gareth Bryer for creating the booklet and offering permission for the Archaeology and Metal detecting magazine to circulate. Please click on the book image to access the free PDF.
The Cavaliers treasure by Doug Pickford
A warrior prince, lost treasure, a shape-shifting dog who became an army’s sergeant major general, a stone heart and the devil in disguise – a motley crew that may have connections with Leek in Staffordshire. This long and winding road travels from the Bronze Age to the English Civil war and, more recently to a…
GOLD BULLA DISCOVERED IN SHROPSHIRE by Peter Harrington.
A very rare gold bulla was found with a metal detector According to the official information only in 2017, there were registered about 78000 archaeological finds in Great Britain. Part of them was categorized as treasures (gold or silver objects more than 300 years old). Surprisingly, 93% of these were found using metal detectors. The…
BREAKING NEWS – SUMMER DETECTIVAL ANNOUNCED
On this weeks BIG Metal Detecting radio and TV Show we were proud to have Mark Becher as our guest. Mark is the owner of the Metal Detectives group. Organisers of Detectival and Spring Detectival. Mark and host – Dave Sadler, spoke at length about the history of Marks metal detecting career and his business…
Composite Cleaning pencil and Preserve IT wax review
Composite Cleaning pencil and Preserve it wax I’m not the greatest when it comes to actually getting around to penning a review after I’ve tested a product. But seeing as our next guest on the BIG Metal Detecting radio and TV Shows is the person who created the Composite cleaning pencil and Preserve IT wax…