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Metal Detecting News #48

Metal Detecting News #48

Anthony Cawood
February 07, 2026

Industry news, important finds, rallies, and more - free every week!

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

A few Legend 2 unboxing and tutorial vids have started appearing, and at the same time Minelab have announced a bunch of offers on their range - coincidence? I doubt it ;-)

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

As mentioned in the intro, Minelab have offers on at almost every dealership and direct from their UK site, covering Manticore (2 free coils), Equinox (free pinpointer) and X-Terra ranges…

Friend of the hobby and all round good bloke, Shane Holdcroft has released a book!

“Beneath the fields and hedgerows of Draycott in the Moors lies a landscape that refuses to be silent.
From Bronze Age tools and burial traditions to Roman roads and coin hoards, from Saxon crosses and Viking-influenced jewellery to medieval lordship and post-medieval markets, this book reveals a place shaped not by a single moment in time, but by thousands of years of repeated human presence.”

Get yours on Amazon now!

Keeping this one here for another week or so, just in case anyone missed it over the festive period!
Our friends over at AMDS are not only offering an amzing £10,000,000 in public liability insurance for the princely sum of just £5 per year for membership, but if you become a member or renew before 31st March this year you’ll automatically be entered into a draw to win a Minelab Manticore - kindly supplied by Crawfords - no brainer really!

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Detecting News UK

Possible piece of treasure found in Wirral, court hears

A POSSIBLE piece of treasure has been found in Wirral.

www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/25829775.treasure-inquest-opens-gold-finger-ring-found-wirral

Rare Roman Panther Figurine with Its Paws on a Severed Head Is a Propaganda Tool Used in Britain

The statue was a brutal flex by the Romans.

www.zmescience.com/science/archaeology/rare-roman-panther-figurine-with-its-paws-on-a-severed-head-is-a-propaganda-tool-used-in-britain

Warning over possible metal detecting at historic site

A WARNING has been issued to people using metal detectors without permission at historical sites.

www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/25807556.north-berwick-law-site-suspected-illegal-metal-detecting

Bring Your Mysterious Finds to Mansfield Museum

Finds day 9th May, 11am to 3pm.

www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum/news/article/8100/bring-your-mysterious-finds-to-mansfield-museum

Rare medieval seal discovered in UK is inscribed with 'Richard's secret' and bears a Roman-period gemstone

The Gosfield seal is made of a medieval silver seal bezel surrounding an ancient Roman gemstone.

www.livescience.com/archaeology/rare-medieval-seal-discovered-in-uk-is-inscribed-with-richards-secret-and-bears-a-roman-period-gemstone

New theories over elusive site of the Battle of Barnet are to be tested with metal detecting investigations

Plans are being finalised for a fresh attempt to determine the site of the 1471 Battle of Barnet which has remained unidentified despite previous searches and an extensive archaeological excavation.

www.barnetsociety.org.uk/new-theories-over-elusive-site-of-the-battle-of-barnet-are-to-be-tested-with-possible-metal-detecting-investigations-and-done-surveys

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Detecting News Worldwide

Pass Christian man’s class ring found after 44 years buried in beach sand

Metal detector enthusiast discovers 1982 graduation ring during low tide

www.wlox.com/2026/02/05/pass-christian-mans-class-ring-found-after-44-years-buried-beach-sand

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MDN Subscriber Giveaways

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!

And, as always we have the awesome NEW Composite Cleaning Pencil Field Kit to give away this month - many thanks to Graham!

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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

Woman who 'brings history to life' having special interactive exhibition

History lover Kerrie Creighton, known as Art by Kerrie, is showing her artistic restorations at a special exhibition.

www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/news/25817216.exhibition-restored-local-history-minories-gallery

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!