TREASURE HUNTING MARCH 2026

Every issue is packed with fascinating articles to help you get the most out of your hobby – this month's contents include:

A Yorkshire Hoard of Celtic Gold – Shaun Faulkingbridge and his wife Di unearth the find of a lifetime with their Minelab Manticore.

 

Skill School 3: Pasture – Gary Blackwell turns his attention to pasture fields and offers some great tips and advice to help you get the most out of your machine.

 

The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, Nick Toczek reveals that one of the very first metal detectors was invented over a century ago in an attempt to save the life of an American President.

Portable Antiquites Scheme Update – in this regular feature, acting head of the PAS, Ian Richardson focuses on the different material types that make up this month’s recorded finds.

News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes gold from the end of the rainbow in North Wales, a beautiful dragon and serpent brooch found in Cambridgeshire and a most unusual good luck pin from Dorset.

Castles & Cocked Hats – More Norfolk Treasures – Julian Evan-Hart attended an East of England Rallies weekender where, despite the winter weather, some great finds were made.

Signals Beneath the Surface – Read how Andy Lee’s metal detecting journey has brought him more than just coins and artefacts.

 

Mysteries of the Night Soil – Richard Pincott appeals for help from readers to identify some strange triangular lead weights found in Nottingham.

Marching Through Time – Denise Moncaster takes us on a metal detecting journey across a newly gained permission and uncovers artefacts spanning Roman to Post-medieval times.

 

My Detecting journey – Jessica O'Neill shares her adventures with her XP Deus II in South Wales