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Staffordshire Hoard under M6 Toll ?

There could be gold buried under M6 Toll says Farmer Fred Johnson owner of land where Staffordshire Hoard was found

Published by Birmingham mail Thursday, December 26th, 2013

 

Soil from the fields where the greatest ever haul of Saxon treasure was discovered was shovelled onto the M6 Toll Road – adding to belief there may be gold in them thur embankments.

Farmer Fred Johnson, who owns the farm where the Staffordshire Hoard was uncovered, confirmed two acres of his land were compulsory purchased during the development phase.

The land was bought before one of the world’s most exciting historical discoveries was made by metal detectorist Terry Herbert in the summer of 2009.

 

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The 17th century mourning ring found in Staffordshire

A RARE 17th century gold ring found with a metal detector in the Newcastle area in June 2010.

It has been declared treasure and is currently being stored at The British Museum, in London.

But it is understood that The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, in Hanley, is bidding to bring the antique back to North Staffordshire.

The ring was found by Peter Amison, of Hazelhurst Road, Chell,  in June 2010 while metal detecting. The ring dates from 1660 to 1700. The words engraved on the inside say:  ‘death has surprised my chiefest jewel’.  Its value was not disclosed at a Treasure Trove inquest at North Staffordshire Coroners’ Court.

It is believed that the ring would have been used to contain a piece of hair.

“For an item to be declared treasure it has to be at least 300 years old.

“This ring incorporates features that are 17th century in style. The ring is in good condition and contains 10 per cent gold. The fact it was found in 2010 means it is treasure.”

Museum officials have declined to comment on any possible bid for the ring.

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http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/

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Gold Prospecting in Africa

Gold Prospecting in Africa with the XP DEUS V3 Metal detector

 

read at:

http://www.xpmetaldetectors.com/xpforumfr/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1371

 

Google translation to English:

Hello everyone, I was in Africa last September for the holidays. So, basically, I did not go in search of gold, but I still took my Deus in case. holidays end … 4 days before my return to France, through the channel of a friend, I met an old gold digger. the gentleman told me that he was a prospector for 7 years and now he buys in different countries (Cameroon, Congo, Guinea ….) to sell in Dubai. I ask him if there were already people ! metal detectors in the villages of miners in the area he replied that no, nobody has ever come in here with a detector knowledge … With a big smile (in my heart I said, great, must at all costs to convince an expedition before my return to France.) I told him that I have a very sophisticated device to search for gold, a new program has been developed specifically for gold mining in Africa and Australia. asks me how I can sell it to him! I said 1.2 million CFA Franc (about 1,830 euros). He asked me to lower the price a little, I say ok, we agree to put 1500 euros but the wireless headset. then the sale is approved subject to see what happens on the ground, some shopping and let’s go for three hours by car and 30 minutes by canoe on a river. then 1:30 motorcycle (without headphones through the jeugle) and arrived at the camp of miners or night it happens. (during the ride motorcycle was forced to 3-4 runway excursions), I do not know where the guy spent his motorcycle license lol. happily with runway condition (no way!), we not exceed 40km / h The next direction of research areas, after 45 minutes of walking, we arrive at the first river (almost dry as dry season, it not raining, so the river empties = ideal with a detector), I appreil lot, I put on the program 10, sensitivity 95 ground effect by pumping then boot. 1h pass without finding anything I start ask me questions, especially the guy said “here it gold there, people found nuggets without a camera so the biggest was about 1.1kg”, it re-motivated me a few cans here and there by , end of shovels (probably left by miners) and after 2 h to a good sound, index 88, and then I spell my first nugget, I called the guy who was a little ahead, saying, “just see” when it happens, I ask him, “It is not that the gold?” he answers with a big smile whao, super is gold, a nugget of 5g! Results of the first day: . The second day, we could get 11 grams Very satisfied with the Deus, I did expected really, shame that ca done that at the end of my vacation (I was on the verge of calling my boss to say that I prolonged my vacation lol. against by for the 2nd day, we fell a place where he y’avait a kind of black pebbles. sometimes in the form of stones, sometimes in the form of a plate or rock that sounded sharp, despite the adjustment of the effects of soil by pumping, nothing to do, no index on the dial, but its very hard, impossible to continue. unfortunately I have not thought about taking a piece to analyze, but I plan to start in January 2014 for three weeks this time of detection, I’m back to XP all the stones that can not be eliminated, it can pemettre improving a possible future Deus lol. this being very satisfied so I wanted to share my adventure, I made ​​short videos that I will post soon, c is more meaningful. adventure I wish all prospector live! soon!

 

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War Medal found in a field in Pittenweem

Alexander Whyte, a 50-year-old detectorists from St Monans found   a local person’s warmedal.

Mr Alexander Whyte found the medal with a metal detector near to where the former Pittenweem Railway Station would have been. He thinks that the medal may date back to either World War I or II.

The medal is inscribed with ‘The Britsh Red Cross Service’ and the letters which appear to spell ‘galed’ – assumed to be the recipient’s surname, or part of it. It’s however unclear what the medal is for, as the British Red Cross doesn’t keep a full record.

Mr  Whyte  would like to return the found medal to its owner and is asking anyone who can help to contact him.

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Read more at:

http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/

 

 

500 year old treasure found in Sarratt

Post-medieval thimbles discovered by Sarratt metal detectorist

500 year old treasure found in Sarratt with a metal detector. The treasure was found after the metal detector owner agreed with the Sarratt landowner that he could search his land.

The remains of two post-medieval thimbles were discovered with a metal detector in June 2013.

The total weight of the remains was 4.4 grams and the some of the pieces still retain nail damage.

The thimble parts are currently at the British Museum and are waiting for an evaluation committee to determine how much they are worth.

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Read more at

http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk

School children learn metal detecting

Brown’s School children learn metal detecting with West Kent Detector Club

West Kent Detector Club (WKDC)  went to visit children at Brown’s School and gave them a very exciting and educating lesson on a metal detecting hobby.

Before the digging lesson, the club buried 50 Victorian coins in the grounds of Brown’s School, Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield.

Children using metal detectors managed to find around 30 of the coins plus a few current day money and a ring.

 

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http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/

 

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