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Treasure Map of Roman Britain: Exploring Ancient Hoards and Metal Detecting Discoveries

June 30, 2024September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

DISCLAIMER: The coordinates displayed on this Roman Hoard map of Britain are intentionally very approximate, and only represent the general area in which the findspots are located. This is intended …

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Garret Pro Pointer AT Review
Metal Detector Accessories / Product Reviews

Garrett Pro Pointer AT Pinpointer Review

July 10, 2022September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

Product Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What Exactly is a Pinpointer? For those of you who do not know what a pinpointer is, it is a simple handheld probe like device that helps …

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Metal Detecting Permission

Where Can I Metal Detect Without Permission in the UK

April 11, 2022February 9, 2025 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

PRESS PLAY BELOW TO LISTEN TO AN AUDIO VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE: Where Can I Metal Detector in in the UK Without Permission Audio MP3 – Where Can I Metal …

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Tarnished Silver King George V Florin.
Cleaning Metal Detector Finds

Can Coke Clean Tarnished Silver?

August 27, 2021September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

Most of us heard of the ‘old trick’ of using Coca Cola to clean up tarnished copper or bronze coins. However, I was curious as to whether Coke could be …

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Visua Metal Detector Pinpointer
Metal Detector Accessories

Visua VSMDPPS Metal Detector Pinpointer Review

September 18, 2019September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

Product Rating: [usr 3] After a recent beach metal detecting session, I realised that I had lost my trusty pinpointer. I decided not to go back to the beach looking …

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Minelab Equinox Telescopic Shaft
Minelab Equinox

Minelab Equinox Telescopic Shaft

June 13, 2019September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

Product Rating: [usr 3.8] Recently I was on the lookout for a telescopic shaft for my Minelab Equinox 800, so that I could place the detector in a backpack for …

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Silver VDI on Equinox 800
Minelab Equinox

Minelab Equinox 600/800 VDI Numbers Chart

June 12, 2019September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

For those of you who didn’t know, the term VDI stands for ‘Visual Display Indicator.’ It was originally associated with the White’s brand of metal detectors, though is now commonly …

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Minelab CTX3030 Air Test
Minelab CTX3030

Minelab CTX 3030 Air Test

May 30, 2019September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

It’s a truly miserable day here in the UK, with days of incessant rain meaning no ‘metal detecting adventures’ for myself. With extreme boredom setting in I decided to carry …

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GPO Post Office Lead Bag Seals
Metal Detector Finds

The Mystery of the GPO Lead Bag Seals

February 21, 2019September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector - Leave a Comment

A common find for newbie metal detectorists that often leaves them a little perplexed, is the vintage GPO lead bag seal. These little white squares of lead, measuring around 18mm …

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Minelab Equinox

Raven Carbon Fibre Shaft for the Minelab Equinox 600/800 Review

February 2, 2019September 4, 2024 - by HistoryDetector

Product Rating: [usr 4] It was my birthday recently, so I thought that I’d buy myself a well deserved present! After damaging the original shaft that came with the Equinox, …

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  • Treasure Map of Roman Britain: Exploring Ancient Hoards and Metal Detecting Discoveries
  • Garrett Pro Pointer AT Pinpointer Review
  • Where Can I Metal Detect Without Permission in the UK
  • Can Coke Clean Tarnished Silver?
  • Visua VSMDPPS Metal Detector Pinpointer Review

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