Metal Detecting

RaggyTash · Post by **RaggyTash** » Wed 06 Apr, 2011 11:35 pm

Hi all,my first thread so please be gentle.I have recently taken an interest in metal detecting,but am I wasting my time?has anyone out there got anything to brag about..some Big find?Give me your advise please,whats the best equipment,ideal locations for hunting,any help at all would be appreciated.But I,m itching to know if anything Big has been unearthed in&around Leeds...Thanks in advance.

Post by **chameleon** » Wed 06 Apr, 2011 11:50 pm

Brandy is your man for this one but sadly he's staying in the shadows presently.Remember that you need a permit to hunt in some places and always the permission of the landowner. And because you find something, it doesn't mean it's yours - be careful!

RaggyTash · Post by **RaggyTash** » Thu 07 Apr, 2011 1:21 am

chameleon wrote: Brandy is your man for this one but sadly he's staying in the shadows presently.Remember that you need a permit to hunt in some places and always the permission of the landowner. And because you find something, it doesn't mean it's yours - be careful! Thanks,I didnt know about the permit,any idea how much they are and where you get them?I know about getting permission for hunting on private land..but wasnt thinking of doing that..I want to keep my finds to myself Has Brandy been successful in the past?..has he found anything good?

Post by **chameleon** » Thu 07 Apr, 2011 9:41 am

Have a read through this thread -http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... tMessage=0

RaggyTash · Post by **RaggyTash** » Thu 07 Apr, 2011 11:32 pm

chameleon wrote: Have a read through this thread -http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... tMessage=0 Thanks,but it wasnt really what I was looking for..I,m more into old coins than anything else,looks like they dug up the contents of an old chemist there..I must admit tho..I liked the old ginger ale bottle,bet that might be worth summat.

Post by **chameleon** » Thu 07 Apr, 2011 11:56 pm

RaggyTash wrote: chameleon wrote: Brandy is your man for this one but sadly he's staying in the shadows presently.Remember that you need a permit to hunt in some places and always the permission of the landowner. And because you find something, it doesn't mean it's yours - be careful! Thanks,I didnt know about the permit,any idea how much they are and where you get them?I know about getting permission for hunting on private land..but wasnt thinking of doing that..I want to keep my finds to myself Has Brandy been successful in the past?..has he found anything good? All land belongs to somebody - and as Brandy saya, LCC are a bit touchy, not to mention seaching Ancient Monument Sites being an offence - you may not even know you are on one - just intended as a cautionary nod

RaggyTash · Post by **RaggyTash** » Fri 08 Apr, 2011 4:25 pm

chameleon wrote: RaggyTash wrote: chameleon wrote: Brandy is your man for this one but sadly he's staying in the shadows presently.Remember that you need a permit to hunt in some places and always the permission of the landowner. And because you find something, it doesn't mean it's yours - be careful! Thanks,I didnt know about the permit,any idea how much they are and where you get them?I know about getting permission for hunting on private land..but wasnt thinking of doing that..I want to keep my finds to myself Has Brandy been successful in the past?..has he found anything good? All land belongs to somebody - and as Brandy saya, LCC are a bit touchy, not to mention seaching Ancient Monument Sites being an offence - you may not even know you are on one - just intended as a cautionary nod I think I better forget it,it looks like good fun but knowing My luck I,m bound to get into trouble somehow..either that or I,d probably dig up a WWII bomb and take half the town out and end up digging holes in the clouds.Thanks anyway.

Post by **chameleon** » Fri 08 Apr, 2011 6:19 pm

RaggyTash wrote: chameleon wrote: RaggyTash wrote: chameleon wrote: Brandy is your man for this one but sadly he's staying in the shadows presently.Remember that you need a permit to hunt in some places and always the permission of the landowner. And because you find something, it doesn't mean it's yours - be careful! Thanks,I didnt know about the permit,any idea how much they are and where you get them?I know about getting permission for hunting on private land..but wasnt thinking of doing that..I want to keep my finds to myself Has Brandy been successful in the past?..has he found anything good? All land belongs to somebody - and as Brandy saya, LCC are a bit touchy, not to mention seaching Ancient Monument Sites being an offence - you may not even know you are on one - just intended as a cautionary nod I think I better forget it,it looks like good fun but knowing My luck I,m bound to get into trouble somehow..either that or I,d probably dig up a WWII bomb and take half the town out and end up digging holes in the clouds.Thanks anyway. Nah don't give up that easily - there's fun to be had and besidesm we have a thresd about WWll damage - so you'd have to post about your bomb finds at least

majorhoundii · Post by **majorhoundii** » Sat 09 Apr, 2011 4:52 pm

The Bloody Meadow at Towton is said to be a favourite, but I think you'll need permission.BTW it was 550 years last 29th March since the battle there.

compton · Post by **compton** » Sat 09 Apr, 2011 11:10 pm

Raggytash, there are many metal detecting clubs around the country and a couple in the Leeds area, try an internet search. The members of these clubs will give you all the information and advice you could desire, I,m personally involved with the Bridlington metal detecting society and we have many rallies during the year. A word of warning, the huge finds that have featured in the news recently are a once in a lifetime occurrence, most of the time we dig up nondescript trash with the occasional good i.e. hammered coins, seals, Roman brooches etc. Metal detectorists have a great interest in history, and the buzz from finding something that has,nt seen the light of day for 2 thousand years is great, good hunting