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Metal Detecting News #46

Metal Detecting News #46

Anthony Cawood
January 24, 2026

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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News, thanks for stopping by!

Big week for XP with new hardware and software for the Deus II. No news (at time of writing) of the Legend 2 revised lauch but Nokta fans are waiting with baited breath!

A massive thanks to all our amazing sponsors, RUTUS, Treasure Hunting magazine, Composite Cleaning Pencil and The Big Detecting Show for their continued support.

See you in the fields!

Industry News

First up, exciting news for Deus II users… V4.0 Software Update is here…

BUT

It is ONLY for use with the new Stereo headphones, do not download it if you haven’t got the new stereo headphones - apparently there is a 4.1 is in the works for Deus II users with standard headphones.

V4.0 – XP Metal Detectors

DEUS II V4 introduces true Stereo Multi-Processing, a new detection architecture that allows two fully independent detection channels to operate simultaneously.

xp.xpmetaldetectors.com/v4-0

WS6-ST Wireless Stereo Headphones

The first DEUS II wireless stereo headphones The WS6-ST are not just wireless audio headphones. Without the remote control, they can be a stand alone unit and connect with the coil for an extremely ergonomic and lightweight configuration.

www.xpmetaldetectors.com/en/produit/ws6-st-headphones.php

Keeping this one here for another week or so, just in case anyone missed it over the festive period!
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Detecting News UK

Boom in metal detectorists sees record-breaking number of treasure discovered

Britain saw a record number of archaeological discoveries and treasure finds in 2024, largely attributed to the contributions of metal detectorists. British Museum data reveals a substantial rise in public-reported finds over the last three years, with an impressive 94 per cent originating from amateur enthusiasts.

www.aol.co.uk/news/boom-metal-detectorists-sees-record-095808114.html

Metal detectorists fund PET-CT Scanner for hospital

THE team behind the Rodney Cook Memorial Rally (RCMR) have once again turned their love of metal detecting into something extraordinary, donating more than £40,000 to help RUHX’s campaign to bring a state-of-the-art PET-CT Scanner to the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH Bath).

www.mnrjournal.co.uk/news/metal-detectorists-donate-ps40000-for-pet-ct-scanner-at-ruh-bath-871030

'Mini hoard' of silver coins found in field

A ‘MINI hoard’ of silver coins dating back some 400 years has been discovered by a treasure hunter in a Forest field.

www.rossgazette.com/news/mini-hoard-of-silver-coins-found-in-field-871784

County Durham metal detectorist uncovers rare medieval coin

A County Durham metal detectorist has uncovered a rare medieval silver coin now confirmed as a nationally important.

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25759744.rare-medieval-coin-found-county-durham-metal-detectorist

Two Farmers Unearth a 17th-Century Silver Treasure While Working Their Land: A Remarkable Discovery

A Remarkable Glimpse into 17th-Century Life Through Coins, Jewelry, and Hidden History Unearthed by Farmers

vocal.media/humans/two-farmers-unearth-a-17th-century-silver-treasure-while-working-their-land-a-remarkable-discovery

British Museum £100k away from Henry VIII pendant target

Efforts to raise £3.5m are under way to give the jewellery a public rather than private home.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74vd2vpzgpo

Police investigate damage at castle from unauthorised metal detecting

Police investigate 59 holes at Aberystwyth Castle in suspected illegal metal detecting, a potential heritage crime.

www.countytimes.co.uk/news/25789474.aberystwyth-castle-damaged-illegal-metal-detecting

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Detecting News Worldwide

News - Roman Military Camps Discovered in Germany

SAXONY-ANHALT, GERMANY—Four Roman marching camps were discovered in east-central Germany during a survey of aerial […]

archaeology.org/news/2026/01/22/roman-military-camps-discovered-in-germany

60-year-old high school class ring found along Jersey Shore, returned to Nebraska owner

A man found the class ring from a high school in Nebraska while metal detecting in Belmar last summer.

www.nj.com/monmouth/2026/01/60-year-old-high-school-class-found-along-jersey-shore-returned-to-nebraska-owner.html

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We are lucky to have generous sponsors who are supporting MDN with giveaway prizes, plus there’s a few prizes that we’ve thrown in for good measure too!

As announced further up, Caroline McLaughlin has won the Rutus Versa in our December prize draw… but that’s not all as also have John Web winning a Cleaning Pencil Kit too! Please both respond to the emails I’ve sent you.

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Club & Rally roundup

If you have a weekender, charity event etc and would like to let people know just send me a message and I will include in here.

News in of the first confirmed rally of 2026 and a ticket offer too, though they may have run out by now!

DETECTORMANIA 2026 (11-13 Sept)

Christmas ticket SALE. First 200 tickets only £55 (normally £75), that’s for full camping weekend. Location - TBC, but somewhere in Northumberland.

www.lothianrelics.com/event-details/detectormania-2026

Next up, Minelab 500 - Reunion 14-16 Aug.

All the rest that’s fit to print

Archaeologists Just Found Ancient Graffiti in Pompeii That Proves Humans Never Change

Scenes of battle and words of romantic passion decorated the corridor wall outside of a theater.

www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a70078908/pompeii-graffiti

My good friend, and friend of the hobby, Dave Sadler, has launched a brand new venture!

I’ll let Dave do the intro…

“Histories, Mysteries & Beyond is a multidisciplinary independent publishing and book-retail business exploring the worlds of the paranormal, UFOs, archaeology, history, metal detecting, treasure mysteries, and secret societies such as the Knights Templar.”

Now check it out!