Relic Hunter Sept/Oct 2012

REL C HUNTER
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Volume 3, Issue 5 September - October 2012
The Making Of A Bronze Axe Coins Artifacts Rings Treasures From All Over The World!
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Check out all the great finds throughout this issue!
Look down when youre walking Brian Harvey, US
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Will Lord, UK
Begins to pour the molten bronze, as it was done thousands of years ago.
Julian Evan-Hart, UK
Terry Barnhart, US
Jack Nash, UK
Evan Granger, US
Garry, UK
Dave McMahon, US Christopher Black, US
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Can You Belive This?

Unbelievable right? This was forwarded on to me and it became a huge topic of a long discussion on the Relic Hunter Magazine Facebook page. Is very apparent that Mr. Barber has never been metal detecting and only sees it as a total destruction of historical artifacts. What Mr. Barber fails to mention that so many museums have benefited from the discoveries made by detectorists in the past; The Staffordshire Hoard is a prime example, which ranks as high as the discovery of King Tuts tomb, for knowledge gained in this fantastic Anglo Saxon discovery.
Even though Mr. Barber has a Ph.D. by his name, hes very ignorant in his claims and needs to do more research on this fantastic hobby of Metal Detecting before he makes his wild assertions that We are Destroying History.
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Julian Evan-Hart, UK
first met Will Lord in 2009. He is probably best known as one of Britains most prestigious modern-day traditional flintknappers . Will and my partner, Jon Adkin, have long-discussed the merits (or otherwise) of Bronze-Age technology and the transition from the traditional use of stone to metal tools and weapons. Until recently, Will was firmly ensconced in the Stone Age! However, in the last few months, Will has diversified and has recently been exploring smelting techniques used in the Bronze Age to produce several bronze blades of his own. One evening, Will suggested that I have a go at bronze-casting and thought that as both Jon and I love axes, it would be a good idea to make an axe-shaped pendant, based on a Bronze-Age flat axe design. It was a general consensus between Will, Jon and I to put a stone in it somewhere - Will and I came up with the final design for the blank axe between us.
Its a Kind Of Ma
By Jennie Povey and Will Lord I filled both halves of the mould with a sand and oil mixture , pressing it gently into place.
I made the wooden former from Ash it is a lovely wood fine-grained easy to carve and sand down.
agic...
The mould was then dusted with talcum powder to ensure a smooth surface before pressing the former gently into place. Once the former was in place, the mould was closed and then more of the sand mixture is hammered into the mould to ensure it was completely compacted. Once this was completed, the former was removed leaving behind an impression of the axe to be cast.
Then the hard work and magic started! I weighed out the copper and tin to Wills specification. The mixture is not an exact science tin can be added in different amounts, depending on what properties are required of the finished article. The melting point and hardness of the bronze depends on the concentration of tin. The furnace (including the crucible with the copper and tin mixture) was slowly heated to 1200 Celsius to melt the copper and tin mixture to form the alloy.
Will has his own bellows-fed charcoal furnace the air is pumped into the fire manually a very labour-intensive process, but it is also strangely relaxing Will then poured the molten bronze into the mould. This could be the moment that it could all go horribly wrong! Will and I were experimenting with the design - we were both concerned that the recess could collapse when he poured the molten bronze into the mould - we were both grinning when I first opened it and an almost-perfect axe appeared. The axe was then dipped into cold water to cool it down.
Pouring the molten bronze
The virgin axe with its parent former.
After the removal of the sprues, the polishing starts
The finished pendant - My partner, Jon filed the majority of the blemishes out and drilled a hole for the thronging before hand-polishing the bronze with differing grades of micromesh (a type of cloth abrasive) to bring it to a fine polish. We originally wanted to use a green stone of some sort, but Jon and I thought Whitby Jet would look great with the gold colour (its also a relatively soft stone, therefore much easier to get the correct shape and size to fit). Jon thought that the smaller sliver of Jet in the lower recess would finish it off nicely - which it has. We ground the jet pieces almost to shape with a using a miniature diamond cutting disk - leaving a slight lip on them so that they would sit proud of the bronze - because the original recesses were cut by hand, they werent regular - we thought this was the best way to overcome this. Jon would then be able to polish them down when they were finally in place, hopefully leaving pieces of jet the same shape as their holes. Jon fixed the pieces of stone in place with a mixture of Araldite and jet dust (OK, I know - not very traditional, but it works) before giving the axe a final polish. The axe is not perfect we never intended it to be the flaws we left give it character and I love it just as it is. Many thanks to Will Lord for giving me this fantastic opportunity and for sharing his knowledge and skills, and to Jon for the wonderful job hes done on the polishing and the setting of the stones. You are both an inspiration! Will Lords website: http://www.beyond2000bc.co.uk/
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Paul Milne, UK
I am a friend of Samantha Jane Nye and in the same Metal Detecting club as her and thought I was send you my story to hopefully publish in your magazine. It was two years ago now but was certainly a day I will never forget. The Club was going to detect a Roman site in North Yorkshire later that day, but we detected a couple of stubble fields in the morning just to wet our appetites. The first was rather barren - in fact we were going that long that it was a real surprise when I heard a high tone on my Explorer 2. I actually asked a fellow Club Member John to try his machine over the signal as the signals were so far and few between. He said it sounds like an old Penny - I said I was not sure but would dig it. I dug a large shovel full of soil out and nothing, dug another large shovel full again and still nothing. I remember saying to him this is awfully deep for an old Penny. I then dug really deep and scooped out a large shovel full of soil when out plopped onto the top of the spoil a beautiful Flanged Bronze Age Axe Head in near mint condition. The blade was so sharp still it obviously had not been used. I looked at John and he looked at me and we were stunned at what was lying on the ground in front of us. It was my find of a lifetime, I have been detecting over thirty years and have found all ages of Artefacts and Coins - but this is without doubt my best ever find.
The Flanged Axe

The flanged axe is a distinctive Bronze Age form, introduced at the end of the Early Bronze Age that represented an attempt to improve the hafting mechanism of the axe head by creating a longitudinal flange combined with a latitudinal ridge to prevent the axe head from moving around on the haft while in use. With the flanged axe the flanges extend beyond the stopridge and curve back into the sides of the axe. Actually the use of low flanges and stop-ridges had already appeared on the earlier Derryniggin type axes about 17001600 BC. Another approach is represented by the palstave axes, where the flanges and stop-ridge were cast as a single unit. The palstaves appear to represent a parallel approach to improving the axe haft and may have been a later development that came into use alongside the flanged axe, though much smaller numbers are known from Ireland. There are about 700 flanged axes known from Ireland. They take a variety of forms.Most have the characteristic crescent-shaped blade. Some have low flanges that are convex in section and others have high angled flanges. In some cases the high flanges were bent inwards to grasp the haft and these are called wingflanged axes. Some examples have loops which acted as an
by Charles Mount
additional fixing point to attach the axe head to the haft. Some of the flanged axes have decoration on the blades and flanges. No Irish flanged axe has ever been found in association so dating them is difficult. A matrix for a looped flanged axe occurs on a stone mould from Lough Scur, Co. Leitrim along with the matrices for two flat, thin butted axes. The mould doesnt date the flanged axe as the matrix could have been a later addition to an old mould but it does suggest that flanged axes could have developed during the Early Bronze Age. The flanged axes probably appeared while the Derryniggin axes were still in production before 1600 BC and superseded that type. No flanged axes have been found in Late Bronze Age hoards so they appear to have gone out of use by 1200 BC.
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Dave, Cumbrian Fox, UK
Early Bronze Age flat axe 2000-700 BC
Fir Tree Farm owner Edwina Abbott never imagined that historian Stephen Hickling would find a 4,000-year-old relic when she agreed to let him search the farms grounds with his metal detector. But she admits that, at first, she thought the four-inch bronze axe-head was just a rusty old piece of metal! Mrs Abbott said: We couldnt believe it when he walked in and told us he had found a Bronze Age axe-head in one of our fields. But, to be honest, we only got a fleeting glimpse of it at the time because we were all so busy. If one of us had come across it we probably would have just thought it was an
old piece of farm machinery so its a good job it was Stephen who found it. He was really excited about it too. Part of axe-head has worn away over the years but, when you look closely at it, you can still tell what it was. Apparently, it would have been wedged between a split piece of willow when it was used all those years ago. The axe-head, which has now had its authenticity verified by the Museum of Liverpool and the regions finds liaison officer Vanessa Oakden, has been dated at around 1850BC. Valued at about 300, the flat axe-head is thought to have been created using a combination of Welsh copper and tin mined in Cornwall. Mrs Abbott, who runs the farm in Kings Moss, near Billinge, alongside her husband Alan, now plans to display the find in a cabinet in the farm shop - along with a collection of Victorian coins which were also unearthed. Mr Hickling, who detected each of the items using a Garrett 250 metal detector, said: The axe-head was only about six inches underground near the driveway where people park. I couldnt believe my luck. I had an idea what it was as soon as I clapped eyes on it and the excitement was too much! Some people can go out with metal detectors for 30 or 40 years and not come across anything like this. Less than 1,000 versions of this type of axe have ever been found in the UK.
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Kyle Linderman, US Hit a couple of farmhouses today. Turned out pretty well.
Kenny Hall, US
Found this dog tag in the park today so I called the number on it and the man said it belonged to his dog that died 12 years ago, he lives only 2 miles from me so Im gonna take it to him tomorrow, he seemed glad to be getting it back, I guess every find has a story
Bob Harding, US
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Julian Gould, UK
John Stelter, US My first V nickle.
Jason Kempster, UK
Neil Schwartz, US
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Terry Barnhart, US
Tiny yard, produces big finds! This yard was no more than 10 ft wide from house to sidewalk but gave up 4 silvers, 1923 merc, 1911 and 1899 barbers, and a 1907 Canadian, 1 wheat and 1 1899 injun. Dont skip those tiny yards, some produce well!
1895-O barber quarter, mercury dime, few wheats and a sterling ring.
Dug this 1854 half dime, my first one in 5 yrs!!!!
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Darren Barnes, AU
The two finer examples of trench art we have found. Made by the diggers in the little spare time they had in World War 2. They really belong in a museum, well personally go to the efforts to make sure the correct local museum has them so all can see our history here in Australia. Along with all the bullets and badges we have found goldfinders Facebook for free advice and tips.
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Chris Oconnor, US
Love Token, using a reqular coin, smoothing the back and engraving either a message upon it or engraving initials.
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Bob Harding, US
Brian Harvey, US
Saturdays digs. A few not so complete Spencers, unfired friction primers, 2 Sharps and a chewed lead ball ......
Christopher Black, US
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It Is Amazing!
Anthony Mantia, US It is funny how things work out. On June 23rd, my friend Doug, my wife Diane and Dougs son Malachi decided to go to an old park that has been good to us in the past, giving up such items as Seated Quarter, many Indian heads, an assortment of Nickels such as Shield, V, and Buffalos. So with anticipation of some good finds we started our hunt. It started out with Doug finding a Buffalo and V Nickel fairly soon. I was finding mainly clad a goodly amount but not anything to whip the blood. I then got a nice solid 12-43 signal and at 4 inches found a first for me, a high school class ring. It looked like it was in good shape except for being bent, which probably came from a mower running over it with its wheels and not hit by the blades. A quick look allowed us to see a name engraved on this 2007 ring which was from the local High School so I thought this will be easy to return. Later on in the hunt I found another first for me an 1868 Shield nickel and Doug finished up his Nickel grand slam with finding his own 1868 Shield nickel. On the ride home my thoughts were more on the ring than the Shield nickel, I know that sounds odd but I was excited to think I can surprise someone with
returning an item that they probably thought was gone forever. Now I have been able to find at least four other rings for people but this came from requests and anticipations that their precious item may be found. After getting home and cleaning the ring I was able to make out the name inside, a Google search pointed me to the right person fairly quickly so I anticipated a quick returnbut I was mistaken. I found the owner and sent messages to try to find out how to return it. I never got an answer, I finally figured out that the persons Face Book account was set up not to receive messages from non friends. I was not sure what to do because Face Book stated that she no longer lived in this town. After trying directory searches for her in several different towns I still was not successful. During the time I was trying to contact her I took the ring to my jeweler friend Ted Herzog and he graciously straightened it out for me at no charge. I thought well if I ever do find her the ring will be in the condition she lost it. On the Fourth of July we decided to go back to the same town doing another hunt which was successful again with Doug finding an Indian Head, Buffalo Nickel and two wheat pennies and I finding a very niece 1918S Mercury dime. After finishing the hunt
Doug stopped in town to get gas and something to drink. While he was filling the car and the boys were selecting their drinks I walked up to the store where several men were sitting out in front talking. One of them said hello to me and I returned the greeting I then asked him do you by chance know Miss Blank, he said he didnt but one of his friends here might. One of the men said well I have heard of her, but dont know her but that I might ask a young lady he saw in the store. He said I think she knows her and even might be related to her. Just then the young lady came out and I introduced myself and asked her Do you know Miss Blank she gave me a quizzical look and said I am Miss Blank! I was taken back since I thought she had moved. After explaining about her ring I got her address and on Thursday the ring was sent on its way back home to its owner. After all my searching on how to return it I never expected this. A nice find leads to an even nicer experience. It is a memory that will stay with me for a long time! Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his
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Sammy Jane Nye, UK - - Its an off centered struck hammie.
Royce Whiddon, US
Sally Atkinson, UK - - Nice crotal bell for me today,
And a nice toy cannon, too!
Tony Musser, US
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Brian Harvey, US
Scored a super rare Confederate button today at a new spot. Its a Block I with stars. A 100 in rarity in Alberts book. Also got another first, a machined Minie ball. Theres a piece to a Springfield trigger guard in there also....
Christopher Black, US
I am still just starting to understand just how many kinds of tokens are out there to be found. Dug my first spinning token this afternoon. (Raised dot section allows the token to be spun on a tabletop so that the arrow will point towards who will pay for the meal/drinks. Neato!)
Guy Angelo Cuccio, US
Went out with some buddys and dug at a old dump
Ian John Hennwinkle, UK
An American find in England. How did this come to rest in a field in middle England? Found in Staffordshire U.K
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Kenneth W Briggs Crl, US
1942 Merc
Kenny Hall, US
Got these from the same park, 1801 1 Reale and a sterling silver belt buckle
Terry Barnhart, US
Short hunt Friday night and Saturdays hunt, indians, silver, 1846 Large Cent, watch FOB from 1909, relics...
Martin Gilchrist, UK
Billon antoninianus, Valerian,Valerian I, 253-260 AD IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Radiate draped cuirassed bust right | SALVS AVGG, Salus standing facing, head left, holding scepter right and feeding snake rising from altar left.
Mike Hannah, US
A 142 year old B-day gift frome the past. Dug this yesterday on my 50th a 1870 seated half dollar. First seated half and only sixth one that Ive dug which not bad here in Idaho.
Svein Georg Vaagland
Found this silver emblem last year.
Lee Treasurehunter Martin, US
Heres a button I found yesterday. It says King & Constitution on it. Nice revolutionary button !!
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Jon Georeno, US
Tonight was a good night. 1782 1/2 reale, two musket balls (larger 17g even), one large pewter flat button and one small button with an eagle on it.
Dino Checchi, US
Deborah Rosenberry Magnin, US
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Evan Granger, US
Total included the two Great Coat buttons and an epaulet shoulder scale.
Douglas Sortino, US
Dug this eagle cuff button last weekend along with nine fired bullets
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Jayson Naona, US
Got out for 4 hours yesterday to a new spot. 40s stuff, but always nice to dig some silver :)
Mike Slater, US
Dug a large silver ring at 8 over the weekend in an area that was pounded over and over. I even missed it because it was on a small slope because I patterned the flat areas. Things that make you go hmmmmmm...
Gary Drayton, US
Spanish 1715 fleet silver fragments found on the beaches opposite the wreck sites on the Treasure Coast of Florida. All Minelab Excalibur and Sovereign GT finds from the last few years, probably pieces of silver plate or bowls.
A few keepers from a couple of short 2 hour water hunts this weekend in South Florida, I found my first platinum with the Minelab CTX 3030. L to R 18K & Platinum band, 14K ladies ring with diamonds and another chunky 18K band.
Recent Finds
Larry Liebsch Jr., US
Well my daughter and I finally got our first silver! We went to a place where they were digging up the sidewalks and replacing them. This place was about 200 feet from a past US Presidents house. We I got a good dime tone and my daughter began digging. Well she came up with this and we both got very excited of coarse we dont know what it is but it is silver. Any ideas? There is no place to put a chain and the back of it has a spot where it was like soldered to something else.
Out metal detecting a 1890s park in Kansas City yesterday with my 12 year old daughter. She popped this out of the ground which is our first token. It is a Minneapolis street car fare token. Now if we can just get our first silver! Kinda hard with a 25 year old MD but we are still finding things with it. We are saving all the clad we get to get a good MD one of these days....
Garry, UK
Steve Olsen, US
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ORIO, Austria
Hello people, I have attached my finds of 7 hours with the CTX on a site that searched for 2 years with the DEUS. My totals are: 97 Roman Coins, 3 Roman Fibula, 1 Stone Age Axe!!
Jim Leonard, US
Ben Franklin came to the light.
Ray Hilliard, UK
Gold ring found on the beach just now. Almost identical to the one I found last week on a different beach. Excalibur II is a great machine for the beach.
Tim Half Cent Click, US
Recent Finds
Harald Hoel, Norway, A Roman Coin here in Norway. Its a Marcus Aurelius Probus
AD 277 - 280
Terje Olson, Norway
Another great finds from Norway... Same field, where we found a Roman Coin.
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Operation Totem was launched in February 2011 to combat illegal metal detecting in the Horncastle area. It has since been rolled out countywide. The operation was commenced to address reports and concerns from members of farming community who were suffering from trespassers carrying out illegal metal detecting, sometimes referred to as Nighthawking. Significant damage was being caused to crops and artefacts were being stolen from out of the ground. This case commenced when a search warrant was sworn out at court to search premises in Scholes, near Rotherham. Information was obtained regarding the defendant Kevin Thomas Lomas aged 41 of The Grange, at Scholes. During the execution of the warrant a large quantity of coins and historic artefacts were seized along with a quantity of metal detecting equipment. Lomas was arrested and taken to Rotherham Police Station. He was subsequently interviewed and released on police bail. Over the next 12 months in depth and lengthy enquires were carried out by
the Operation Totem team to identify the property seized and gather evidence. Some items were taken to the British Museum and examined by experts. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) were consulted and worked with the team providing legal and charging advice. At the conclusion of the investigation Lomas was charged with 12 offences relating to the investigation. He appeared before the District Judge John Stobbart at Skegness Magistrates Court on Tuesday 21st August 2012. He was found guilty of eight counts of theft and one offence of going equipped to steal. An order was made forcing him to forfeit his metal detection equipment and associated items. He received a 12 month condition discharge and was ordered to pay 400 towards costs. Sergeant Alasdair Booth of Horncastle Police, Lincolnshire led the operation, he said, Operation Totem was introduced to deal with concerns raised by members of the farming community who were suffering from persons illegally using metal detectors on their property. This was resulting in significant damage to crops and the loss of unique historic artefacts. A great deal of work was carried out by the officers involved in the operation to bring offenders to justice and to send out a clear message that illegal metal detecting and heritage crime will be taken seriously. Many people seem to hold the opinion that metal detecting is a harmless hobby and feel that they have a right to roam and use their equipment at will, where they like, without permission or any likelihood of facing the consequences of their illegal actions. Whilst
there are many responsible people who legitimately enjoy metal detecting with the permission of land owners, whilst using the proper channels to register and dispose of items that they may find, there are a small minority who persist in operating outside the law. I would like to thank our partner agencies, English Heritage, The British Museum and the CPS for their help throughout the operation. Mr Lomas has lost his equipment a number of artefacts, paid costs and now has a criminal record as result of his actions. Behaviour such as his removes part of our heritage and will not be tolerated. Mark Holmes, Senior Crown Prosecutor, CPS East Midlands said, This case was unusual and not straightforward to prosecute. However, thanks to joint working with the police and English Heritage, by the time the case came to court, the evidence against Mr Lomas was compelling. It is important that the nighthawking community sit up and take notice that this is not a harmless activity, but a criminal activity
that robs us all of our historical heritage. If it takes a prosecution and one of these individuals to walk away from court with a criminal record for this point to be made, then so be it. Nighthawking is a crime and where it is detected, the CPS will work with our partners to ensure the perpetrators face the consequences of their criminal actions. Mark Harrison, National Policing and Crime Advisor Heritage Crime Programme & Alliance to Reduce Crime against Heritage (ARCH), English Heritage said, Cases of unlawful metal detecting have been prosecuted before, but this is the first time we have taken such a co-ordinated team approach, involving an expert lawyer, dedicated police investigators, finds experts and archaeologists. This is the first case to have been investigated in this way since the development of ARCH - the Alliance to Reduce Crime against Heritage. ARCH is supported by English Heritage, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and a growing number of local authorities and community safety partnerships, and is designed to protect Englands historic sites and buildings, for this and future generations This case sets a valuable template for the investigation of future cases elsewhere in the country.
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We are a relic hunting association. Formed in 1976, the group is one of the largest in the state with membership throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at THE DELKWOOD GRILL at 7:00 PM The grill is located at 2769 on Delk Road in Marietta, Georgia, USA. We are dedicated to the responsible hobby of preserving the past for future generations. The purpose of this club is to provide social, technical and recreational informational exchange activities that provide for the enjoyment of hunting and collecting items from the past and present. Visit our website: http://www.garrc.com/
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MLO is a website that is member supported. It provides a wealth of information, finds and instructional video. MLO TV has great videos, tips and tricks that the Pros use and thousands of people who will share ideas and information with you. MLO is more than a forum, its a Worldwide Club!
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e are based out of the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. We assist in the recovery of lost items and work with the state in ongoing archaeological projects. Monthly meetings are held the last Saturday of the month at 9:00 am. Location is subject to change month-to-month. Regularly scheduled meetings of the Old North State Detectorists Club are held on the last Saturday of the month at 9:00 am in the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library Community Meeting Room located at 1420 Price Park Road in Greensboro, NC. Guests are welcome to attend. Up-to-date details can be found at our club website: http://www.onsdclub.com or contact our club president William Purkey at wwpurkey@aol.com Newsletter/Website Editor Old North State Detectorists http://www.onsdclub.com
Plymouth Mudlarks M.D.S.

PLYMOUTH MUDLARKS MEMBERSHIP OPEN. We are looking for members to join this new Metal Detecting and Larking club in Plymouth. If you are looking for a new family friendly club, then come and join us. We are limiting members to 20 at the beginning. Please send me a message if you are interested ASAP. Mudlark M.D.S. is led by Chief Mudlark Mark Langdon. We are a group of people who enjoy whats known as Mudlarking, scavaging & hunting in river mud for items of historical value. We also metal detect across the beautiful South West of England. The group has been made famous more recently by the History Channels tv show Mud Men, with Steve Brooker & Johnny Vaughan. And here is the link for the History Channels Mud Men: http://www.history.co.uk/shows/mud-men.html Feel free to browse around, & if you have any queries or questions youd like to ask, please feel free, & one of our Mudlarks will be more than happy to help you with your needs. :-)
North Georgia Relics AND METAL DETECTORS
Don Dodson, Proprietor northgeorgiarelics@gmail.com Ask About our Free Lay-away. Please call or email to check availability of relics and detectors. Operating Hours: Thursday & Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 7579 Nashville Street Ringgold, Georgia 30736 706-264-6011 866-364-3137 (Toll Free)
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MID FLORIDA HISTORICAL RESEARCH & RECOVERY ASSOCIATION
Mid Florida Historical Research & Recovery Association Metal detecting is fun and Were Diggin It
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at: Gander Mountain. Intersection of I-75 And SR 40 at 6:00 PM
Officers Bill Beardsley, President beardsleytwo@aol.com Mike Sniegowski,Vice President mpsnig@aol.com Carol Seidman, Secretary cseidmank@hotmail.com Roger Ackley, Tresurer. ackleyr@yahoo.com
North Georgia Relic Hunters Association

At North Georgia Relic Hunters Association (NGRHA) we further the enjoyment of responsibly collecting Civil War relics, old bottles and coins as well as other items from years gone by. The NGRHA is dedicated to preserving Georgia history through responsible excavation. The North Georgia Relic Hunters Association was formed in 1972 in partnership with the City of Marietta Department of Parks and Recreation. The association has approximately 90 members from all walks of life. Meetings are open to the public. When: First and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Train Depot Building in front of the museum in downtown Kennesaw Please visit our web site: http://www.ngrha.com/

Daytona Dig & Find Metal Detecting Club
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1 N. Beach St Ormond Beach, FL 4th Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Volusia countys only metal detecting club for over 20 years. Meetings the 4th Tuesday of each month. Two Yearly seeded hunts, Finds of the month, Raffles, Prizes and Detectorists of all ages.
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Welcome to the Three Seasons Treasure Hunting Club located in the heart of the Indianhead Country. We are located in Chippewa County in West Central Wisconsin. We area family oriented Metal Detecting club. We hold our monthly meetings at 7 pmthe first Thursday of each month at the Ojibwa Golf and Bowl 8140 136th St. Join our Forums and post your finds and ask any questions you may have.
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NorEasters Metal Detecting Club

The meetings are held on the Second WEDNESDAY of each month at 7:30 PM. In addition to August, October and December - these are the months when we dont have any meetings. Meeting location is in the St. Maurice Parish Church The room called Doran Hall The address is 358 Glenbrook Rd. Stamford, CT 06906-2198. GPS Coordinates: -73.522475,41.065862,0 This is the basement area of the Church. Our contact info is mrmetaldetector@aol.com Our web site is http://www.noreasters.net
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Im Bruce Hudson and Ive been hunting and collecting artifacts most of my life around the Kentucky area since 1974. I have been very fortunate to have seen and studied many fine examples. I have many personal finds that have been documented and I still get a adrenaline rush every time Ive made a find. If you would like to be added to our mailing list for news and updates visit us on Facebook.
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The Prospectors Home Club

The Prospectors Home Club is based in Parramatta, a western suburb of Sydney, Australia and was founded in 1981. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Parramatta Band Club Hall, Jubilee Lane (off Marion Street), Harris Park. Members have many interests and expertise, particularly in metal detecting for gold, coins and relics. A feature of Club Life is the monthly weekend outings to various gold and gem areas as well as beach detecting. Longer trips are also organized to gold and gem areas in Australia. Club members are expert in many fields of endeavor including gold panning and associated skills including the manufacture of various devices to enhance your prospecting opportunities. New members are very welcome. For information about the Prospectors Home Club please contact the Secretary at goldclubsec@ymail.com or write to P. O. Box 25 Rydalemere NSW 1701 Australia.
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Hi I am Wendell Mosley, Founder of Prospecting U S A We are located in Heflin, Alabama. This clubs goal is to give people a place to find some one near them to go treasure hunting with and to serve as a forum to display what youve found. Viisit our club on Facebook and on the web: http:/prospcetingusa.webs.com and yes prospecting is misspelled. Thanks Wendell email: prospectingusa@gmail.com website: http://www.prospcetingusa.webs.com
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Early Bronze Age flat axe 2000-700 BC

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Dug this 1854 half dime, my first one in 5 yrs!!!!

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