#ItsAboutTheHistory
Researching the activities of citizen archaeologists.
A common gripe. Metal Detecting rally co's hoovering up permissions, with some counties particularly targeted & often splashing the cash to kick off existing permission holders
More corrupt than f*cking FIFA, says one.
Researching the activities of citizen archaeologists.
A common gripe. Metal Detecting rally co's hoovering up permissions, with some counties particularly targeted & often splashing the cash to kick off existing permission holders
More corrupt than f*cking FIFA, says one.
July 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM
#ItsAboutTheHistory
Researching the activities of citizen archaeologists.
A common gripe. Metal Detecting rally co's hoovering up permissions, with some counties particularly targeted & often splashing the cash to kick off existing permission holders
More corrupt than f*cking FIFA, says one.
Researching the activities of citizen archaeologists.
A common gripe. Metal Detecting rally co's hoovering up permissions, with some counties particularly targeted & often splashing the cash to kick off existing permission holders
More corrupt than f*cking FIFA, says one.
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
Some key information missing from the Telegraph's account of the latest casino win for a metal detectorist.
Detecting for Veterans collapsed amid accusations of fraud and founder Jason Massey was convicted of the theft of this ring by falsely claiming Mr Minto's find.
Some key information missing from the Telegraph's account of the latest casino win for a metal detectorist.
Detecting for Veterans collapsed amid accusations of fraud and founder Jason Massey was convicted of the theft of this ring by falsely claiming Mr Minto's find.
www.telegraph.co.uk
June 6, 2026 at 12:27 AM
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
Some key information missing from the Telegraph's account of the latest casino win for a metal detectorist.
Detecting for Veterans collapsed amid accusations of fraud and founder Jason Massey was convicted of the theft of this ring by falsely claiming Mr Minto's find.
Some key information missing from the Telegraph's account of the latest casino win for a metal detectorist.
Detecting for Veterans collapsed amid accusations of fraud and founder Jason Massey was convicted of the theft of this ring by falsely claiming Mr Minto's find.
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
Detectorists welcome the auction of elements of the Hambleden Hoard of medieval coins at Spinks, dispersing the "internationally important" find for private gain.
(See previous post about how the French government deals with archaeological finds collected without permits.)
Detectorists welcome the auction of elements of the Hambleden Hoard of medieval coins at Spinks, dispersing the "internationally important" find for private gain.
(See previous post about how the French government deals with archaeological finds collected without permits.)
May 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
Detectorists welcome the auction of elements of the Hambleden Hoard of medieval coins at Spinks, dispersing the "internationally important" find for private gain.
(See previous post about how the French government deals with archaeological finds collected without permits.)
Detectorists welcome the auction of elements of the Hambleden Hoard of medieval coins at Spinks, dispersing the "internationally important" find for private gain.
(See previous post about how the French government deals with archaeological finds collected without permits.)
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
#Leominster Hoard thief George Powell sentenced over caravan site attack while he was on the run.
The convicted metal detectorist
was sentenced to 20 months in prison to be added to his existing sentence of five years and three month under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
#Leominster Hoard thief George Powell sentenced over caravan site attack while he was on the run.
The convicted metal detectorist
was sentenced to 20 months in prison to be added to his existing sentence of five years and three month under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Viking hoard thief stabbed friend after stolen gold row
George Powell admits attacking Lewis Prosser at a caravan site in Paignton, Devon.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
#Leominster Hoard thief George Powell sentenced over caravan site attack while he was on the run.
The convicted metal detectorist
was sentenced to 20 months in prison to be added to his existing sentence of five years and three month under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
#Leominster Hoard thief George Powell sentenced over caravan site attack while he was on the run.
The convicted metal detectorist
was sentenced to 20 months in prison to be added to his existing sentence of five years and three month under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
"The ring was declared a treasure by a coroner, making it available for the museum to acquire."
Not the whole story
Declaring an object Treasure means the finder & land owner split the adjudicated value 50/50, or, if disclaimed, can sell, retain, or donate to a museum.
"The ring was declared a treasure by a coroner, making it available for the museum to acquire."
Not the whole story
Declaring an object Treasure means the finder & land owner split the adjudicated value 50/50, or, if disclaimed, can sell, retain, or donate to a museum.
Saxon 'Woden ring' to go on display at Epping Forest museum
The finely-worked band was discovered by Dean Young, who is
www.bbc.co.uk
April 14, 2026 at 1:18 PM
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
"The ring was declared a treasure by a coroner, making it available for the museum to acquire."
Not the whole story
Declaring an object Treasure means the finder & land owner split the adjudicated value 50/50, or, if disclaimed, can sell, retain, or donate to a museum.
"The ring was declared a treasure by a coroner, making it available for the museum to acquire."
Not the whole story
Declaring an object Treasure means the finder & land owner split the adjudicated value 50/50, or, if disclaimed, can sell, retain, or donate to a museum.
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
#LicenceMetalDetecting
Everything wrong about metal detecting and the current Treasure System in one story: Discuss
Important Iron Age coin hoard broken up and elements sold abroad to anonymous collectors as auctioneer exceeds pre-sale estimates (of course they did).
#LicenceMetalDetecting
Everything wrong about metal detecting and the current Treasure System in one story: Discuss
Important Iron Age coin hoard broken up and elements sold abroad to anonymous collectors as auctioneer exceeds pre-sale estimates (of course they did).
Bury St Edmunds Iron Age coin hoard sells for more than £33,000
Finder Prof Tom Licence plans to use some of his share to fund archaeological work in eastern England.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
#ItsAboutTheHistory News
#LicenceMetalDetecting
Everything wrong about metal detecting and the current Treasure System in one story: Discuss
Important Iron Age coin hoard broken up and elements sold abroad to anonymous collectors as auctioneer exceeds pre-sale estimates (of course they did).
#LicenceMetalDetecting
Everything wrong about metal detecting and the current Treasure System in one story: Discuss
Important Iron Age coin hoard broken up and elements sold abroad to anonymous collectors as auctioneer exceeds pre-sale estimates (of course they did).