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"I've never sold a single item & I've found thousands of coins."
'he keeps his finds carefully arranged in a display cabinet at his home.'
...that's just one #detectorist.
Multiply that by perhaps 40,000 people - that's an awful lot of artefacts.
#Archaeology 🏺
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'he keeps his finds carefully arranged in a display cabinet at his home.'
...that's just one #detectorist.
Multiply that by perhaps 40,000 people - that's an awful lot of artefacts.
#Archaeology 🏺
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Surrey Metal Detecting Club sees membership leap in six years
Founded with 60 members in 2019, the Surrey club now has more than 3,000 members across the county.
www.bbc.com
"We're history finders"
It would seem not only finders ..... keepers as well !
Let's not forget history is everyone's and donating to Museums is an option
It would seem not only finders ..... keepers as well !
Let's not forget history is everyone's and donating to Museums is an option
A great input on #HeritageCrime this afternoon hosted by Bexhill Heritage. Lots discussed, one poignant and thought provoking phrase was:
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A great input on #HeritageCrime this afternoon hosted by Bexhill Heritage. Lots discussed, one poignant and thought provoking phrase was:
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
"Heritage restoration projects can create respect"
Working together can and does look out for, and after our shared heritage.
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The rumours are true 😲
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The rumours are true 😲
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To celebrate #HillfortsWednesday, here's a fantastic recreation of the ramparts of Cadbury Castle in #Somerset under construction in the Iron Age, painted by the late great Victor Ambrus 🤩
From the cover of *Drawing Somerset's Past* published by #HistoryPress and @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
From the cover of *Drawing Somerset's Past* published by #HistoryPress and @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
To celebrate #HillfortsWednesday, here's a fantastic recreation of the ramparts of Cadbury Castle in #Somerset under construction in the Iron Age, painted by the late great Victor Ambrus 🤩
From the cover of *Drawing Somerset's Past* published by #HistoryPress and @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
From the cover of *Drawing Somerset's Past* published by #HistoryPress and @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
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Huge thanks to Daryl @heritagecommunity.bsky.social for a really informative &, sadly, timely talk about heritage crime, & how we, the public, can also help.
Thank you also to Julian @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social who hosted the event 🙂
Thank you also to Julian @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social who hosted the event 🙂
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Huge thanks to Daryl @heritagecommunity.bsky.social for a really informative &, sadly, timely talk about heritage crime, & how we, the public, can also help.
Thank you also to Julian @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social who hosted the event 🙂
Thank you also to Julian @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social who hosted the event 🙂
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Something a lot of people don't realise is that, if something is illegally detected (so detected where finder doesn't have permission from landowner), the landowner still gets the 'reward' money from the find - in fact sometimes 100% of 'reward' money!
Cont'd
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure
Cont'd
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Something a lot of people don't realise is that, if something is illegally detected (so detected where finder doesn't have permission from landowner), the landowner still gets the 'reward' money from the find - in fact sometimes 100% of 'reward' money!
Cont'd
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure
Cont'd
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure
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"The coins were auctioned off in 57 lots by Noonans Mayfair on Wednesday, November 12, attracting global bidders from the UK, USA, Europe and New Zealand."
Honestly, it's relentless...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure #Coins
Honestly, it's relentless...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure #Coins
*Archaeological find of national significance broken up and dispersed overseas*
There, fixed that headline for you
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2562811...
There, fixed that headline for you
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2562811...
Roman coin find in Dorset field sells for over £16,000
A hoard of 97 Roman coins found in Dorset by metal detectorist Trenton Oliver sold for £16,625 at Noonans Mayfair auction, exceeding estimates.
www.dorsetecho.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
"The coins were auctioned off in 57 lots by Noonans Mayfair on Wednesday, November 12, attracting global bidders from the UK, USA, Europe and New Zealand."
Honestly, it's relentless...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure #Coins
Honestly, it's relentless...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Treasure #Coins
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A fragment of #Roman pottery, into which a sketch of a rowing ship has been incised - I love the little details, like the oars coming down into the water, & the ram at the front of the ship. A lovely piece of everyday art, made nearly 2000 years ago 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A fragment of #Roman pottery, into which a sketch of a rowing ship has been incised - I love the little details, like the oars coming down into the water, & the ram at the front of the ship. A lovely piece of everyday art, made nearly 2000 years ago 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
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A lovely piece of decorated Samian ware for today's Finds Friday.
This small fragment was recovered from layer(?) D10 at an unknown site, probably in Rochester. This small sherd is one of 33 sherds found in the Arthur Harrison collection from this unnamed site.
#Archaeology #FindsFriday
This small fragment was recovered from layer(?) D10 at an unknown site, probably in Rochester. This small sherd is one of 33 sherds found in the Arthur Harrison collection from this unnamed site.
#Archaeology #FindsFriday
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A lovely piece of decorated Samian ware for today's Finds Friday.
This small fragment was recovered from layer(?) D10 at an unknown site, probably in Rochester. This small sherd is one of 33 sherds found in the Arthur Harrison collection from this unnamed site.
#Archaeology #FindsFriday
This small fragment was recovered from layer(?) D10 at an unknown site, probably in Rochester. This small sherd is one of 33 sherds found in the Arthur Harrison collection from this unnamed site.
#Archaeology #FindsFriday
Just a little reminder, a free talk on #HeritageCrime at @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social on Monday 24th November folks.
If you're free for 1pm do go along.
If you're free for 1pm do go along.
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Just a little reminder, a free talk on #HeritageCrime at @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social on Monday 24th November folks.
If you're free for 1pm do go along.
If you're free for 1pm do go along.
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Today's the day!
Making an Early Saxon Sword
Thursday 20 November 2025
19:00 20:30
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
Meeting ID: 821 8159 5224
Making an Early Saxon Sword
Thursday 20 November 2025
19:00 20:30
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
Meeting ID: 821 8159 5224
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today's the day!
Making an Early Saxon Sword
Thursday 20 November 2025
19:00 20:30
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
Meeting ID: 821 8159 5224
Making an Early Saxon Sword
Thursday 20 November 2025
19:00 20:30
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
Meeting ID: 821 8159 5224
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Tess doing doing such good work on mining PAS data for the stories they fail to tell about the impact of unregulated metal detecting. The figures on exports are staggering and hidden in sight.
The system is broken and overdue significant reform
The system is broken and overdue significant reform
My latest piece of writing - looking at Export Licences, detecting tourism, etc and pulling together some of the earlier figures.
We really are in a mess...
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺 #Gold #Treasure
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/11/19/g...
We really are in a mess...
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺 #Gold #Treasure
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/11/19/g...
Going… going… gone overseas?
by Tess Machling [A download/print PDF version can be found at the end of the paper] Abstract With the boom in detecting tourism, and with mass detecting rallies being held across the UK, increasin…
bigbookoftorcs.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Tess doing doing such good work on mining PAS data for the stories they fail to tell about the impact of unregulated metal detecting. The figures on exports are staggering and hidden in sight.
The system is broken and overdue significant reform
The system is broken and overdue significant reform
Please see our new guide folks
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Please see our new guide folks
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
After the sad news of antisocial behaviour and damage to churches in Pevensey please see some useful advice and guidance on Church / #HeritageCrime reduction below folks.
(This has been written collaboratively with experts and professionals.)
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
(This has been written collaboratively with experts and professionals.)
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
November 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
After the sad news of antisocial behaviour and damage to churches in Pevensey please see some useful advice and guidance on Church / #HeritageCrime reduction below folks.
(This has been written collaboratively with experts and professionals.)
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
(This has been written collaboratively with experts and professionals.)
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
Both St Mary's and St Nicolas Churches in Pevensey have been victim to anti social behaviour & damage.
Due to this both have had to lock there doors outside of services.
Please look out for our heritage and 📞 999 at the time should you suspect anything suspicious or out of place.
Both St Mary's and St Nicolas Churches in Pevensey have been victim to anti social behaviour & damage.
Due to this both have had to lock there doors outside of services.
Please look out for our heritage and 📞 999 at the time should you suspect anything suspicious or out of place.
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#HeritageCrime
Both St Mary's and St Nicolas Churches in Pevensey have been victim to anti social behaviour & damage.
Due to this both have had to lock there doors outside of services.
Please look out for our heritage and 📞 999 at the time should you suspect anything suspicious or out of place.
Both St Mary's and St Nicolas Churches in Pevensey have been victim to anti social behaviour & damage.
Due to this both have had to lock there doors outside of services.
Please look out for our heritage and 📞 999 at the time should you suspect anything suspicious or out of place.
🤔In 2023 1/3 of reported metal detecting finds were exported!🤔
Yes, thats right they all left Britain😲
82% we're destined for North America, of those that went to Europe 52% went to countries where metal detecting is illegal of heavily restricted.
Yes, thats right they all left Britain😲
82% we're destined for North America, of those that went to Europe 52% went to countries where metal detecting is illegal of heavily restricted.
OK...I need someone to check my maths here.
This really is that 1/3 of the number of finds found in any one year & c.6% of the number of annual Treasure finds were exported in 2023?
The data is all from the 2023 PAS report.
Seriously, I'm not imagining this, am I?
😮
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
This really is that 1/3 of the number of finds found in any one year & c.6% of the number of annual Treasure finds were exported in 2023?
The data is all from the 2023 PAS report.
Seriously, I'm not imagining this, am I?
😮
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
November 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🤔In 2023 1/3 of reported metal detecting finds were exported!🤔
Yes, thats right they all left Britain😲
82% we're destined for North America, of those that went to Europe 52% went to countries where metal detecting is illegal of heavily restricted.
Yes, thats right they all left Britain😲
82% we're destined for North America, of those that went to Europe 52% went to countries where metal detecting is illegal of heavily restricted.
Keep your eyes peeled folks
WWI medals among memorabilia stolen on Armistice Day in Carterton
Military medals belonging to a veteran and his grandfather have been stolen on Armistice Day.
#HeritageCrime
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WWI medals among memorabilia stolen on Armistice Day in Carterton
Military medals belonging to a veteran and his grandfather have been stolen on Armistice Day.
#HeritageCrime
share.google/vtnn8b1fjATr...
WWI medals among memorabilia stolen on Armistice Day in Carterton - BBC News
Medals belonging to the victim and his grandfather were stolen while the veteran was at Remembrance event.
share.google
November 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Keep your eyes peeled folks
WWI medals among memorabilia stolen on Armistice Day in Carterton
Military medals belonging to a veteran and his grandfather have been stolen on Armistice Day.
#HeritageCrime
share.google/vtnn8b1fjATr...
WWI medals among memorabilia stolen on Armistice Day in Carterton
Military medals belonging to a veteran and his grandfather have been stolen on Armistice Day.
#HeritageCrime
share.google/vtnn8b1fjATr...
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Interested studying human evolution at @ucl.ac.uk with a dedicated MSc in palaeolithic archaeology, palaeoanthropology, Ice Age fauna, isotopes, aDNA, ancient environments & more?
Get in touch for a chat or even a tour of the department with me.
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social #PaPa
🏺🦣🧪
Get in touch for a chat or even a tour of the department with me.
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social #PaPa
🏺🦣🧪
November 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Interested studying human evolution at @ucl.ac.uk with a dedicated MSc in palaeolithic archaeology, palaeoanthropology, Ice Age fauna, isotopes, aDNA, ancient environments & more?
Get in touch for a chat or even a tour of the department with me.
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social #PaPa
🏺🦣🧪
Get in touch for a chat or even a tour of the department with me.
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social #PaPa
🏺🦣🧪
"We're history finders"
It would seem not only finders ..... keepers as well !
Let's not forget history is everyone's and donating to Museums is an option
It would seem not only finders ..... keepers as well !
Let's not forget history is everyone's and donating to Museums is an option
"I've never sold a single item & I've found thousands of coins."
'he keeps his finds carefully arranged in a display cabinet at his home.'
...that's just one #detectorist.
Multiply that by perhaps 40,000 people - that's an awful lot of artefacts.
#Archaeology 🏺
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'he keeps his finds carefully arranged in a display cabinet at his home.'
...that's just one #detectorist.
Multiply that by perhaps 40,000 people - that's an awful lot of artefacts.
#Archaeology 🏺
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Surrey Metal Detecting Club sees membership leap in six years
Founded with 60 members in 2019, the Surrey club now has more than 3,000 members across the county.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
"We're history finders"
It would seem not only finders ..... keepers as well !
Let's not forget history is everyone's and donating to Museums is an option
It would seem not only finders ..... keepers as well !
Let's not forget history is everyone's and donating to Museums is an option
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We're really looking forward to welcoming @rakshadigs.bsky.social to Sussex to deliver the 2026 Long Man Lecture.
We don't have enough opportunities to meet together to listen to, and celebrate, a single voice from the heritage world, but this is one.
Pls share and join us this March!
🏺
We don't have enough opportunities to meet together to listen to, and celebrate, a single voice from the heritage world, but this is one.
Pls share and join us this March!
🏺
We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Long Man Lecture speaker: Raksha Dave! 🎉Raksha is an archaeologist, author, broadcaster, and current President of the Council for British Archaeology. Thurs 26th March 2026, ACCA, Brighton. Early Bird tickets now on sale, starting at £10: https://loom.ly/f0zNR6w
November 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We're really looking forward to welcoming @rakshadigs.bsky.social to Sussex to deliver the 2026 Long Man Lecture.
We don't have enough opportunities to meet together to listen to, and celebrate, a single voice from the heritage world, but this is one.
Pls share and join us this March!
🏺
We don't have enough opportunities to meet together to listen to, and celebrate, a single voice from the heritage world, but this is one.
Pls share and join us this March!
🏺
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How about "Where is our heritage demonstrably most risk from metal detecting"? It isn't lost, it's part of the archaeological record.
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Where in the UK is the greatest amount of hidden treasure?
Objects uncovered have included precious Viking coins and a Roman earwax scoop
www.independent.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
How about "Where is our heritage demonstrably most risk from metal detecting"? It isn't lost, it's part of the archaeological record.
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Join PCSO Daryl Holter, #HeritageCrime Officer for Rother Police, for a free talk on protecting our local heritage.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Join PCSO Daryl Holter, #HeritageCrime Officer for Rother Police, for a free talk on protecting our local heritage.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.