Published by Sunday Sun, by Alastair Craig, Sunday 22nd April 2012
“TREASURE hunter Terry Vickers this month struck gold when he unearthed an 1,800-year-old Roman ring from a muddy field.
At an inquest, the County Durham coroner declared the find to be “Treasure”, after hearing how it had been authenticated by experts at the British Museum.”
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Published by York Region, By Jeremy Grimaldi, Wednesday 25th April 2012
“When Frank Crisson was a young boy, he used to drive his parents crazy by constantly taking apart his toys and putting them back together.
As he grew older, his love for mechanics meshed with his fascination for history and developed into a penchant for metal detecting. ”– Taken from Article
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Published by The Vindicator,Thursday 26th April 2012
“Lamar University has announced the naming of the Charles and Eleanor Garrett Engineering Center on the LU campus to recognize a major gift from the Garland couple whose company is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of metal-detecting equipment.”
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Published by Banner Graphic, by Eric Bernsee, Monday 9th January 9, 2012
“There’s an old adage that says “gold is where you find it,” and that’s certainly an apropos sentiment for a guy like Mick Burney.
Gold, silver, bronze or brass, Burney is apt to find it as he runs his trusty metal detector over the grounds at places like Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park.”
– Taken from Article
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Published by St. Augustine, written by Sheldon Gardner, Sunday January 8th 2012.
Bob Spratley has a lot of secrets.
He knows where to find 20 shipwrecks aroundSt. Augustine, he can find gold and silver buried beneath the sands of local beaches, and he discovered one of the sites of the nation’s most notorious slaughters.
“He found theMatanzassite, the massacre site,” said John Powell, living history interpreter at the Fountain of Youth. “Bob is beyond a metal detectorist. Bob is touched by God.”
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Our calendar of rallies happening in 2012
If you would like your dig/rally added to our calendar then please email media@regton.com with your information
Please Note: Regton Ltd accepts no liability over the events and details listed.
We are going to be at the Weekend Wanders Rally from the 21st till the 23rd so keep your eyes peeled!
Pinpointing, how do I do it? This is the first video in a series of hints & tips to help and improve your metal detecting skills and techniques. Nigel Ingram, from Regton, presents the whole series.
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Published by Naples News, written by Kristine Gill, Sunday April 9th 2012.
“NAPLES — Mike Grueninger flew home from Sanibel toIndianapolisin April 2010 without his wedding band.
He was still married, but the ring was at the bottom of the Gulf, a casualty of beach football.
“I think I was more distraught over it than my wife,” Grueninger said.
While searching the internet for cheap metal detector rentals and flights back toFlorida, Grueninger found Larry Spearing, a Buckingham resident who makes money off a hobby of searching the sand for lost treasure.” – Taken from Article
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Published by The Argus, written by Neil Vowles, Monday April 9th 2012
“Fishermen could find a new profession as treasure hunters.
English Heritage is launching a year-long pilot scheme in Sussex this month in an attempt to create an ordered log of historical finds uncovered by the fishing community.
The heritage group is working with Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and the 300 fishermen setting out from Sussex ports every day.
It is estimated that historical finds are being made by fisherman every day and that up to 1,000 finds a month could be unearthed.” – taken from article
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Published by by TRIBUNE-REVIEW, written by Amanda Dolasinski, Sunday April 8th 2012.
“Most people look at Irwin Park and see the obvious — neatly trimmed grass, a few swing sets and a baseball field.
But Jim St. Antoine sees his field of dreams.
A few times a week, St. Antoine kisses his wife, grabs his metal detector and heads to the park to join the growing number of treasure hunters across the nation in search of the next big find.
Experts attribute the hobby’s dramatic growth to the skyrocketing price of gold and silver, the tough economy and the popularity of TV shows where treasure hunters using metal detectors make big discoveries.” – Taken from article
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