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Metal Detecting News #67

Metal Detecting News #67

Anthony Cawood
July 06, 2026

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

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

New - well kinda, Tect O Trak is back! Read on for details…

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

See you in the fields!

Industry News

Tect O Trak is back…

For many Tect O Trak was THE tracking and recording app…

Then it all went quiet for a while, no updates, no one quite sure if it was still in development.

And in the meantime, a bunch of other apps came along.

Then rumblings on Facebook that Tect O Trak was back in development, app rebuild, new features… the whole works.

Then this week the new Android version was released!

The app you know and love, for free, with some additional features at under 6 quid a year - bargain. Find it on the app store.

And don’t worry Apple users, your version is to follow!

Welcome back!

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Detecting News UK

Roman coins among finds along East West Rail route

Work on 1,000 archaeological trial trenches has been completed in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

BBC News

Shropshire residents invited to learn more about their archaeological discoveries during Finds Days - Shropshire Council Newsroom

Residents across Shropshire and neighbouring counties who have found historic objects are invited to book an appointment with the county’s joint Finds Liaison Officer, Peter Carey, at a series of Finds Days during 2026

Shropshire Council Newsroom • Philip Croft

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Detecting News Worldwide

Ornate Bronze Age sword discovery was likely a ritual offering

A remarkably preserved bronze sword dating back around 2,700 years has been unearthed in a forest near Gdańsk, Poland, offering archaeologists a rare opportunity to investigate how prestigious weapons were deposited during the Late Bronze Age. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

HeritageDaily - Archaeology News • Mark Milligan

https://grotonpl-ct.libcal.com/event/16856470?imageAchieve ‘beach karma’ with the Central Coast Treasure Hunters Association

TRAILBLAZING Whether it falls around sunrise or closer to the witching hour, low tide is when you’ll find Los Osos resident Matt Andrews out on a beach looking for treasure, armed with his metal detector.

New Times San Luis Obispo • Caleb Wiseblood

Metal Detector Enthusiasts Uncover Largest Viking Coin Hoard in Norwegian History

Viking treasure with 2,970 silver coins is found in Norway and reveals clues about medieval trade and economy.

CPG Click Oil and Gas • Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Metal Detecting with Southern New England Relic Hunters

Join members of the Southern New England Relic Hunters for an introduction to the fascinating hobby of metal detecting. Learn how detectorists search for lost items, uncover pieces...

LibCal

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For responsible detectorists!

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!

We have the awesome NEW Composite Cleaning Pencil Field Kit to give away this month - many thanks to Graham!

Latest YouTube videos

The Genealogist - UK census, BMDs and more online

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 it in here.

RCM No-Frills, two events in September are already sold out!

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

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.

And from Crawfords, a guide to 2026 rallies…

Metal Detecting Rallies & Events 2026

Please contact event organisers directly to confirm full details and exact location before attending.

crawfordsmd.com/metal-detecting-rallies-events-2026

All the rest that’s fit to print

Boot of Cortez: The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Discovered - GreekReporter.com

The largest surviving gold nugget found in the western hemisphere is a breathtaking nugget named The Boot of Cortez.

GreekReporter.com • Tasos Kokkinidis

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!

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