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Metal Detecting News #52

Metal Detecting News #52

Anthony Cawood
March 08, 2026

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

And Happy Anniversary! Yes, this is Metal Detecting News #52 which I guess officially makes us ONE YEAR OLD! I cannot thank you enough for all your support, it is truly appreciated.

In this issue, I found another competition to win a detector, another Vanquish but this time a 460 - for free, what are you waiting for?!

And of course, we have the usual mix of news, digs and vids to brighten your day!

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

I spotted another competition this week, so you have the chance to win a Vanquish 460…

Win the latest metal detector from Trusted Reviews

Ready to win a prize that could find you a fortune? We’re giving away a VANQUISH 460, the latest release from Minelab, the market-leader in m...

comps.trustedreviews.com/competition/the_latest_metal_detector_from_minelab__worth___incisivenetwork/119692.php

If you are local please go and support, Chris is a great advocate and example of our hobby!

Oswestry Unearthed

Oswestry unearthed was born through Chris Langston’s passion for history, metal detecting and Field walking and loves to share his finds that help us learn more about our local history.

oswestrytownmuseum.co.uk/oswestry-unearthed

Not long to take advantage of the following offer…
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!

If you like the newsletter why not share it with your detecting buddies!

Call Detecnicks and quote MDN for 10% off most items…

Detecting News UK

Treasure of Brit’s ancestors found buried in field sells for £33,000 - What's The Jam

A British metal detectorist uncovered a rare Iron Age gold coin hoard in a Suffolk field, with the remarkable treasure later selling at auction for an impressive £33,200.

whatsthejam.com/uk-news/treasure-of-brits-ancestors-found-buried-in-field-sells-for-33000

Medieval coins from 13th Century found in Derbyshire field declared treasure

Detectorist Chris Revill unearthed two silver coins that are believed to be more than 800 years old.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clygxkz30qno

Metal detectorist stumbles on sinister 'witchcraft' note

Lancashire decorator Alex Farrow made the unsettling discovery, thought to be more than a century old.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjrqz82ze7ro

Explore Peru with purpose

See Peru through the eyes of the women who call it home on Intrepid’s brand-new Women’s Expedition.

With an expert local leader out front and a small group of like-minded women by your side, this trip connects you with the local communities you visit ,giving you a unique insight into Peru’s culture and traditions.

With an expert local leader out front and a small group of like-minded travellers by your side, this trip gives you a unique insight into Peru’s culture and traditions.

Part of Intrepid’s Women’s expedition range, this eight-day adventure has been thoughtfully designed to support local women in tourism while delivering immersive experiences specifically for women travellers.

You’ll traverse the lesser-known Chinchero to Urquillos trail in the Peruvian Andes alongside an all-female crew, spend time in an Andean village learning about daily life, take part in a traditional textile workshop led by local women and experience a spiritual cleansing ritual guided by a female shaman.

Find your adventure

The UK’s only dedicated weekly show on metal detecting, two unbelievably talented yet technically challenged hosts, awesome guests, competitions and so much more!
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Detecting News Worldwide

Archaeologists reveal major hoard of Imperial Russian gold

Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have revealed a remarkable hoard of gold coins uncovered in 2025 in the historic town of Torzhok, in Russia’s Tver Region. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

www.heritagedaily.com/2026/03/archaeologists-reveal-major-hoard-of-imperial-russian-gold/157279

A Metal Detectorist Found a 200-Year-Old Coin Buried in a Field. It Shouldn’t Have Been There.

Angus James was surprised to find a 200-Year-Old Japanese coin. Mostly because he was in Australia.

www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a70519112/japanese-coin-australia

Lost high school ring found after 44 years on Mississippi beach

The incredible story of Sammy Jewell's metal detecting find and an emotional reunion with a symbol of youth.

112.ua/en/colovik-z-missisipi-povernuv-skilnij-persten-cerez-44-roki-istoria-znahidki-na-plazi-144386

Lost for months, found in minutes

A LOCAL metal detectorist has been praised for finding a signet ring thought to be lost forever at sea for many months in a mere matter of minutes.

jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2026/03/07/lost-for-months-found-in-minutes-another-ringing-success-for-jersey-metal-detectorist

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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!

And congrats to VBASH our January winner, check your inbox!

Call 01243 545060 and mention ‘MDN’ for 10% discount on most items!

Latest Youtube videos

What would you like to see more of in MDN?

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.

First up, news of a new event, sounds like a great idea too - keep an eye on their facebook page.

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

The Rise of Modern Treasure Hunting: Why Gen Z Is Embracing Analogue Adventures

A spade, a pair of headphones, and a quiet stretch of countryside might not sound very Gen Z. Yet more young adults are trading screen-time for soil-time, searching for coins, relics, and lost pieces of the past.

1883magazine.com/the-rise-of-modern-treasure-hunting-why-gen-z-is-embracing-analogue-adventures

Dear Annie: Metal detecting hobby turns into obsession

He spends hours online researching “hot spots” and even spent our anniversary trip scanning the landscape for “promising terrain.”

www.mlive.com/advice/2026/03/dear-annie-metal-detecting-hobby-turns-into-obsession.html

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!