Metal detecting in England - East Anglia

>tfw the staffordshire hoard was discovered by an amateur metal detector

>>2966227
I tried to detect for a while in Georgia but couldn't find a thing. People there are a lot more protective of their property and there's a lot less history. Just looking at a map of the crown estate areas though, I see a split in the river on the old county border right near the coast. Looks like a lot of farmland now but imagine it could've been a city.

I just feel really weird asking a random farmer if I can dig on his field. Would feel much better if I saw him on a tractor, which is what I'll probably look for.

>>2966217
I used to go detecting with my dad in and around the Iron Age and Roman forts of South Oxfordshire and most farmers are cool if you ask them first. Tho if you find any treasures (gold ect) they legally belong to the Queen. Oh and also get an OS map of the area so you can mark were you find stuff.

>>2967301
This, make sure you give the Queen her stuff back

https://finds.org.uk/

http://www.thedetectorist.co.uk/metal-detecting/

Detectorists is such a comfy show.

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I'm actually about to go out metal detecting g today (Scotland). Legally if you find something of archeological or historical value you must report it and the treasure trove unit will refer it to a 3rd party for appraisal and pay you that. Most people go for it. That queen stuff only comes up when people don't play ball.

I'm relatively new to the hobby so I've never sought permission yet. I just go out to the country side and detect where I know there was Pictish, medieval, roman or Viking activity and hope for the best.

Coolest thing I've found yet in pic.

What's your guys' greatest find? I just bought a cheap detector, and actually heard that there's no real difference between cheap and expensive really.