# Metal detecting
A metal detectorist finds a hoard of 12th-century coins from the time of King Stephen of England
Arkeonews reports a metal detectorist found very rare medieval coins that date back to the time of King Stephen in the 12th century. King Stephen of England was a grandson of William the Conqueror. He took the throne on the death of King Henry I.
The Thrill and Controversy: Metal Detecting on California's Public Shores
The shores of California, with its long and varied coastline, hold a magnetic allure for treasure hunters, history enthusiasts, and metal detecting hobbyists. The act of unearthing relics and coins from the bygone eras or modern-day valuables lost in the sands is a thrilling pursuit. However, this activity is not without controversy, particularly on public beaches where rules governing metal detecting are often in flux and can vary widely from one jurisdiction to another. This article delves into the practice of metal detecting on California's public beaches, exploring both the allure of the hobby and the legal and ethical considerations that come with it.
Mystery items found Metal Detecting Andrew Jackson's Camp and Old Home site!
Mystery items found Metal Detecting Andrew Jackson's Camp and Old Home site! This week I meet up with History Seekers to search a few historic sites. We use our metal detectors to search for history when We get a phone call about a missing ring and head to the river to search!
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Searching the fields of colonial Virginia leads to clues of the past
This episode takes us way out to eastern Virginia to search for colonial period items and even get a surprise along the way. It was a beautiful day to get out and search for history! We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for supporting Gone Diggin!
Found in a forgotten Army Base 1898-1918
This American Army base was used to train soldiers from 1898 when it was established to train soldiers headed to the Spanish American War. It was used for the last time around 1918 to train soldiers for service in WWI. These are some of the items we have found there. We believe this item may date to 1915-1918.
We got kicked out of a field of dreams while metal detecting
Thanks to a invite from a couple friends I get to go out and explore what I would later call "A Field of Dreams". I can only image what will be held here to recover in the future. I hope you enjoy this adventure and consider following for more.