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TREASURE HUNTING DECEMBER 2026

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TREASURE HUNTING DECEMBER 2026

Treasure Hunting is the UK's best-selling metal detecting magazine – every issue is packed with fascinating articles to help you get the most out of your hobby – this month's contents include:

News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes an update on a previously featured medieval mount and a reminder to always check your grots!

 

The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, Nick Toczek discovers the pitfalls of wearing a free detecting cap and comes up with his own solution to an embarrassing sunburn.

 

Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.

 

Out with the Blu Tack – Photographing Awkward Artefacts – Josie Elias shows how a simple sponge and paperclip can take the frustration out of photographing brooches, buttons and other awkwardly shaped finds.

 

UFOs – Alistair Milne opens his box of Unidentified Found Objects and asks readers to help solve some of the mysteries gathered over years of detecting.

 

 

The Tudor Manor House – A detecting trip with his daughter leads Nick Burston to investigate a long-lost manor house site, uncovering hammered coins, intriguing artefacts and a surprise explanation for that first Roman coin.

 

My Favourite Finds Part 4 – Denise Moncaster shares more memorable discoveries, from a stunning Henry VII groat to a runic spindle-whorl, recalling the stories that make each find special.

 

A Handshake in Gold: An Intriguing Roman Ring Goes to Auction – Ella MacKenzie examines a Roman gold ring found in Norfolk and explores its possible connection to the coinage of the short-lived emperor Marius.

 

Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – This regular feature provides a summary of what has been recorded recently on the PAS database, this month focusing on medieval finds including an impressive piece of medieval armour found in Yorkshire.

 

Timeless Treasures – Julian Evan-Hart visits the Museum of Chelmsford to see the spectacular Great Baddow Hoard, as well as finds made from a local Iron Age cemetery excavation.

 

Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.

 

Product Review: Grubs Boots – Adrian Gayler puts a pair of Grubs Shoreline 4.0 boots through their paces, together with your chance to win a pair!

 

Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.