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Metal detecting in the UK blends curiosity with quiet exploration and is a growing hobby, uncovering thousands of items each year. From open green spaces to riverside paths, each signal hints at hidden stories beneath the ground.
Our shop will very soon showcase a carefully selected range of genuine finds, all discovered by amateur detectorists.
Every item offered for sale is responsibly sourced and fully compliant with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) and UK regulations.
Some useful links
Portable Antiquity Scheme -
The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) records archaeological finds discovered by the public, ensuring items are responsibly reported, documented, and compliant with UK regulations.
Treasure Act 1996 -
The Treasure Act 1996 requires certain finds, like gold, silver, and historic coins, to be reported to the local coroner. This protects the UK’s heritage while allowing responsible detectorists to keep or sell non-treasure items legally. All finds in our shop fully comply with the Act.
Norfolk Finds Liasion Officer (FLO) -
The Norfolk Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) is part of the UK’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) and is responsible for recording archaeological finds discovered by the public within Norfolk. The FLO works closely with metal detectorists and finders to document objects of historical interest, ensuring they are properly recorded and assessed in line with UK heritage guidelines.
Phone: +44 1362 869289
Helen Geake - helen.geake@norfolk.gov.uk
Andrew Williams - andrew.williams@norfolk.gov.uk
There are many excellent metal detecting videos on YouTube, but we have teamed up with local digital creator and detectorist, 'Digger Dan', to bring you content with a strong local focus. We hope his videos will inspire you to learn more about metal detecting and the fascinating history it can uncover beneath your feet.
We've got lots of great things planned for this section - keep an eye out for some great links and partnerships coming in the near future.
If you want to get into metal detecting, but don't know where to start, get in touch and we help point you in the right direction.
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