Metal detecting2 days agoViking invader's gold coin pendant found in fieldThe pierced coin was probably lost by a member of the Viking Great Army, says a coin expert.2 days ago13 Feb 2026French coin found near Culloden may have been used to pay JacobiteIan Deveney made his find on land between Inverness and the 280-year-old battlefield.13 Feb 202610 Feb 2026British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIIIThe museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.10 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Metal detectorists give £40k for hospital scannerThe team behind the largest metal detecting event in Europe raise the money for a new £4m scanner.27 Jan 202620 Jan 2026England's top treasure finds revealed by countyMost finds are made by detectorists, building a richer picture of the past, says the British Museum.20 Jan 202611 Jan 2026Teen detectorist unearths medieval sword pommelLucas, 14, finds a medieval sword pommel during a search of a field in North Yorkshire.11 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Family unearth 3,000-year-old 'treasure'Simon Weller, his nine-year-old daughter and 79-year-old dad made the find while metal detecting.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Detectorist faked 'Roman brooch' he bought on eBayFuneral director Jason Price "deceived thousands" of people by planting the Leasingham horse brooch.8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Rare 2,000-year-old gold coin sells at auctionThe "incredibly rare" 2000-year-old coin was found by a metal detectorist in Lelley.8 Jan 2026...
