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Help Choosing A Metal Detector
As avid metal detectorists ourselves, we’re often asked to name the best metal detector in the UK or globally. And if you read metal detecting forums, you’ll see the question is hotly debated! But here at Joan Allen, we understand that the best metal detector is the one that’s right for your needs as a seeker.
Let’s help you choose the right metal detector the first time around.
Before you start, it’s important to consider these three things. Where will you be detecting? What are you interested in finding? And, what is your budget?
Next, move on to these additional considerations to help you narrow down your search:
Are you looking for an all-purpose metal detector?
If you want a metal detector that:
- Is suitable on all ground conditions including beach & land
- Will detect everything from coins and jewellery to relics
- Can discriminate against unwanted metals such as iron nails
- Is user-friendly & lightweight
Then, these metal detectors could be good options for you:
£100 - £200 - Minelab Go find 11, Minelab Go find 22, Minelab Go find 44, Fisher F11, Quest X5
£200 - £300 - Minelab Go Find 66, Minelab Vanquish 340, Fisher F22, Fisher F44, Minelab Vanquish 440, Quest X10 PRO,
£300 - £400 - Minelab Vanquish 540, Nokta Makro Simplex, Quest Q30+, Vanquish 540 standard pack.
£400 - £500 - Simplex+, Vanquish 540 Pro Pack,
£500 - £600 - Fisher F19, Nokta Makro Legend WHP
Are you looking for the ultimate all-purpose detector that can discriminate between different materials?
Some all-purpose metal detectors are tailored to the specific needs of the coin, relic or jewellery hunting enthusiast or professional. These metal detectors offer superior performance and discrimination:
Minelab Equinox 800
Minelab CTX 3030
Are you looking for a highly sensitive, deep penetrating, lightweight, easy to use, exceptional discriminating and pinpointing metal detector?
If so, consider these options:
Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack
Minelab Equinox 600
Minelab Gold Monster 1000
Are you looking for an underwater metal detector?
Most metal detector coils are waterproof and can be used in shallow water but if you would like to go diving or submerge the detector in the surf consider:
Minelab Excalibur II
Fisher CZ-21
Scuna Tecotr pro - Handheld machine
Are you metal detecting for larger treasures or hoards buried extremely deep?
Consider these options:
Minelab GPX 5000
Minelab GPX 6000
Minelab GPZ 7000
Full OKM range found here:
Are you metal detecting for gold?
Gold metal detectors have special features. If you are searching for gold, you will need a higher frequency detector because these are most sensitive. These detectors are often used by professional metal detectorists who require the best of the best.
Consider these extra sensitive metal detectors for your gold hunting:
Minelab GPX 5000
Minelab GPX 6000
Minelab GPZ 7000
Minelab Gold Monster 1000
Fisher Goldbug II
Are you looking for a metal detector for kids?
Here are some great options for children or beginners just getting started in the hobby:
Quest X10 Pro
Quest X5
Nokta/Makro Mini Hoard
Nokta/Makro Midi Hoard
Minelab Go Find series (11, 22, 44 and 66)
Do you have any questions? Why not call us on 01959-571-255 and speak to one of our sales team.
Metal Detecting Clubs
| Club Name | Club Contact | Email Address / Telephone Number / Web Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield MDC | John Gough | [email protected] |
| Blaydon & District S&R Ass | David Appleby Club Chairman | [email protected] 01661 872505 |
| Bolton Prospectors | Brian Taylor | [email protected] |
| Border Reivers Search Society | Mr Andrew Mossop | [email protected] 01361-882-012 |
| Bournemouth Detecting Club | D Wiles | [email protected] 07864102025 |
| Hidden History Hunters Club | Tom Dempster | [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hiddenhistoryhunters/ |
| Brewood Artefact Society | Mrs Joan morgan | [email protected] 01902-851-572 |
| Brighton & District M.D.C | D Smith | [email protected] |
| Cardiff Scan Club | Mr Gwilym Williams | [email protected] http://cardiffscanclub.org/ |
| Cotswold Heritage & Detector Society | Mr Dave Smith | [email protected] 01242-574-115 |
| Coventry Heritage Detector Society | Alan Charlish | [email protected] www.coventry-heritage.co.uk |
| Crawley District Detecting & Historical Society | Mr Alan Denton | [email protected] 01293-514-251 |
| Dartford Detecting Club | Dave McWilliam | [email protected] www.dartforddetectingclub.co.uk 01474 704049 |
| Derby Artefacts Recovery Club | Rod Furniss | [email protected] 07944 336587 www.derbyarc.org |
| Discoverers Historical Society | Jeff Hills | [email protected] 01483-871-344 |
| Duckeries MDC | Mr Steve Doxey | http://dukeriesmdc.co.uk [email protected] |
| East Devon MDC | Bobbie Howkins | [email protected] 07774-204-218 |
| East Lothian MDC | Dean Houston | [email protected] 07857-278-877 |
| East Surrey Research & Recovery Group | Roger Mintey | [email protected] 01737-243-761 |
| Essex Pastfinders Detecting Club | Kenny Clarke | [email protected] 07734 077879 |
| Farnham & Dist M.D.C | Mr M Sammons | [email protected] |
| Gateshead Detecting Society | Mrs Audrey Hunter | [email protected] 0191 4137680 |
| Gwent M.D.C | Mr Dave Arnold | [email protected] 01633-870-500 |
| Herts & District MD Society | Mr Malcolm Beagle | http://www.hdmdsforum.com [email protected] 01727-761-418 |
| High Peak M.D.C | Dave Moran | [email protected] |
| Hinckley Search Society | Mr John Caluori | [email protected] |
| The Icini Search Group | Anona Watson | [email protected] |
| Ipswich & District Detector Club | David Cummings | http://www.ipswich-detector-club.co.uk/ 01473 624069 |
| Isca Metal Detecting Club | Debbie Raymond | [email protected] |
| Kent Searchers MDC | Robert Spicer | [email protected] http://www.kentsearchersmdc.co.uk/ |
| Kings Lynn Metaldetecting Club | Kevin Elfleet | [email protected] http://westnorfolkmetaldetectors.co.uk/ |
| Lincoln Historical SS | Mr John Keen | [email protected] 01522-753-002 |
| Lincolnshire Search Society | Mrs Patricia Cox | [email protected] |
| Making Derbyshire Safer Metal Detecting Association | JackPhillips | makingderbysafermetaldetectingassociation.wordpress.com |
| Melton & Belvoir SS | Mr John D Marriott | [email protected] 01664-854-737 |
| Mid Kent M.D.C | Colin Reader Keith Stafford | http://www.mkmdc.org.uk/joomla Mid Kent Contact |
| Newton Abbot District Metal Detecting Club | Richard Holladay | http://www.nadmdc.co.uk/ [email protected] |
| Braintree Metal Detecting Club | Mr Brian DayClub Chairman | www.braintreemdc.co.uk [email protected] 01376 342577 |
| North West Surrey Searchers | Mr Charles Martin | [email protected] 07513-162831 |
| Northumbrian Search Society | Mr Mike Bartley | [email protected] 01915-813-457 |
| Oldford Force Team MDC | Mr Tony Pinchera | 01588-620-717 |
| Pembrokeshire Prospectors Society | Mrs Lesley Williamson | [email protected] 01944-419-095 |
| Plymouth Detector Club | Mrs Rita Nodder | 01752-492-416 |
| Polish Historical Exploration Club | Igor Murawski | www.thesaurus.com.pl [email protected] 07977-490-089 |
| Prince Bishop MDC | Paul Harrison | http://www.princebishopmdc.com/ |
| The Priories Historical Society | Mrs P.M Cook | [email protected] 01909-732-485 |
| Quakers Acres Metal Detecting Club | Mr Lee Todd | [email protected] 01325-259-145 |
| The Royal Phoenix Detecting Group | Brian Smith | [email protected] 01304-831-559 |
| Scottish Artefact Recovery Group | Lesley Sleith | [email protected] |
| Scunthorpe MDS | Mrs Jeanette Jacobs | [email protected] 01724-734-236 |
| Severn Vale Historical Research and Detecting Society (SHRADS) | Nick Keeler | [email protected] www.shrads.org.uk |
| Shetland Metal Detecting Club & Historical Society | P. Meyer | [email protected] www.smdchs.co.uk |
| The Somerset Artifact Seekers Metal Detecting Club | Morley Howard | [email protected] http://www.somersetmetaldetecting.co.uk/ |
| South Bucks MDC | Bob Elliott | [email protected] |
| West Kirby Metal Detecting Club | Phil Moy | [email protected] www.wkmdc.com |
| South East Searchers | Neil Humphreys | www.southeasrsearchers.weebly.com 07759-870-545 |
| South Hams MDC | Mr Mike Long | http://www.southhams-mdc.co.uk [email protected] |
| St Neots & District A.C. | Mr Richard Haslop | http://snadac.webs.com 01480-477-148 |
| Stour Valley MDC | Mr John House | [email protected] 01305-267-576 |
| Swale Search & Recovery Club | Vivienne Wilson | [email protected] 01795-876-523 |
| Swansea M.D.C | Mr David Hughes | [email protected] 01639-638-923 |
| Taw & Torridge MDC | Mr Peter Luxford | [email protected] 01271-345-189 |
| Taynton MDC | Mr Donald Sherratt | [email protected] 01452-790-359 |
| Thanet & Wantsum M.D.C | Roger Munden | [email protected] 01843-580-570 |
| Torbay MDC | Ian Fraser | [email protected] 07845-439-452 |
| University Of The Third Age Reigate and Redhill MDC | Mr Alan Harding | 01737-763-636 |
| West Kent Detector Club | Lesley Burr | lesley@[email protected] |
| Weymouth & Portland MDC | Mr Michael Apps | [email protected] 01202-533-163 |
| White Cliffs MDC | Vince Burrows | [email protected] 01304-219-550 |
| West Sussex Metal Detecting Society | Mike Cackett | 01903-503-137 |
| Wrexham Heritage Society | Mr Henry Pugh | 01691-679-313 |
| Warsop MD Society | Mr Brian Booth | http://www.warsopmds.co.uk |
| Weald & Downland M.D.C | Mairi Sargent | [email protected] 01737-271-686 |
| WKMMDC | Ed Estaugh | [email protected] |
| Wyvern Historical and Detecting Society | Gary Clifford | [email protected] www.wyvernhds.co.uk |
| Wilmslow MDC | Ron Morris | [email protected] |
| Worlds Historical Research Society | Mr Kev Woodward | [email protected] 01507-534-005 |
| Yeovil & District Bottle & MD Club | Stuart Palfreeman | [email protected] 01458-251-823 |
| Yorkshire Searchers Events MDC | Stuart Littlewood | [email protected] 07711-177-600 |
| St Austell MDC | Al Stewart | [email protected] 07596847888 |
| Probe Pokers Metal Detecting Club | Neil Watson | [email protected] www.probepokersmdc.co.uk |
| Ramsey Metal Detecting Club | Alan Davies | 07896 533346 |
| Northants Detecting Association | Derek | [email protected] |
UK Metal Detector Laws
The Treasure Act:
Any metallic object, other than a coin, provided that at least 10 per cent by weight of metal is precious metal (that is, gold or silver) and that it is at least 300 years old when found. If the object is of prehistoric date it will be Treasure provided any part of it is a precious metal.
Any group of two or more metallic objects of any composition of prehistoric date* that comes from the same find (*see note 3 below)
Two or more coins from the same find provided they are at least 300 years old when found and contain 10% gold or silver (if the coins contain less than 10 percent of gold or silver there must be at least ten of them). Only the following groups of coins will normally be regarded as coming from the same find:
- hoards that have been deliberately hidden
- smaller groups of coins, such as the contents of purses, that may have been dropped or lost
- votive or ritual deposits.
Any object, whatever it is made of, that is found in the same place as or had previously been together with, another object that is Treasure.
Any object that would previously have been treasure trove, but does not fall within the specific categories given above. Only objects that are less than 300 years old, that are made substantially of gold or silver, that have been deliberately hidden with the intention of recovery and whose owners or heirs are unknown will come into this category.
Please Note:
- An object or coin is part of the 'same find' as another object or coin if it is found in the same place as, or had previously been together with, the other object. Finds may have become scattered since they were originally deposited in the ground.
- Single coins will not be a treasure, unless they are found in association with objects that are a treasure, or unless there is exceptionally strong evidence that they were buried with the intention of recovery. Section 3 (2) of the Act defines the term 'coin' as including any metal token that was, or can reasonably be assumed to have been, used or intended for use as or instead of money. This definition only includes coins and tokens made after the introduction of the first coinage into this country during the Iron Age period and excludes objects made earlier such as iron currency bars. Jettons or reckoning counters are also excluded from this definition.
- 'of prehistoric date' means dating from the Iron Age or any earlier period
Downloadable Detector Program Guides
Useful Links
Metal Detector Manufacturers:
- www.fisherlab.com - Fisher
- www.minelab.com - Minelab
- www.tekneticst2.com - Teknetics
- www.noktadetectors.com - Nokta
- www.detecting.com - Bounty Hunter
- www.coiltekmanufacturing.com.au - Coiltek
Metal Detecting Clubs & Organisations:
- www.ncmd.co.uk - NCMD (National Council of Metal Detecting)
Metal Detecting Magazines:
- www.treasurehunting.co.uk - Treasure Hunting Magazine
- www.thesearcher.co.uk - The Searcher Magazine
Joan Allen In House Warranty
Fisher Warranty:
When you buy a Fisher Or Teknetics Metal Detector from Joan Allen you will receive a 5 Year in house warranty. Here at Joan Allen, we have a First Texas trained technician to carry out all warranty repairs.
The In house warranty is excluding the Fisher CZ-21(2 Year Warranty) and Fisher Gemini 3. The warranty on these machines is carried out by Fisher Directly.
Minelab Warranty:
When you buy a Minelab Metal Detector from Joan Allen you will receive a 3 Year in house warranty. Here at Joan Allen, we have a Minelab trained technician to carry out all warranty repairs.
When you buy a Minelab Go-Find 20, 40 or 60 you will receive a 2 Year manufacturers Warranty.
When you buy a Minelab Pro-Find 25 Pinpoint Probe from Joan Allen you will receive a 2 Year in house warranty.
The In house warranty is excluding the Minelab Excalibur II (2 year Warranty), GPX Series and SDC 2300 (2 Year Warranty). The warranty on these machines is carried out by Minelab Directly.
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Help Choosing A Metal Detector
As avid metal detectorists ourselves, we’re often asked to name the best metal detector in the UK or globally. And if you read metal detecting forums, you’ll see the question is hotly debated! But here at Joan Allen, we understand that the best metal detector is the one that’s right for your needs as a seeker.
Let’s help you choose the right metal detector the first time around.
Before you start, it’s important to consider these three things. Where will you be detecting? What are you interested in finding? And, what is your budget?
Next, move on to these additional considerations to help you narrow down your search:
Are you looking for an all-purpose metal detector?
If you want a metal detector that:
- Is suitable on all ground conditions including beach & land
- Will detect everything from coins and jewellery to relics
- Can discriminate against unwanted metals such as iron nails
- Is user-friendly & lightweight
Then, these metal detectors could be good options for you:
£100 - £200 - Minelab Go find 11, Minelab Go find 22, Minelab Go find 44, Fisher F11, Bounty Hunter Tracker IV.
£200 - £300 - Fisher F44, Minelab Go-Find 60, Minelab Go Find 66, Minelab Vanquish 340, Fisher F22, Fisher F44 Minelab Vanquish 440.
£300 - £400 - Fisher F5, Minelab Vanquish 540.
£400 - £500 - Teknetics T2 Classic, Minelab X-Terra 505, Minelab X-Terra 705, Teknetics G2.
£500 - £600 - Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack, Fisher F19, Fisher Goldubug DP, Fisher F70.
Are you looking for the ultimate all-purpose detector that can discriminate between different materials?
Some all-purpose metal detectors are tailored to the specific needs of the coin, relic or jewellery hunting enthusiast or professional. These metal detectors offer superior performance and discrimination:
Minelab Equinox 800
Minelab CTX 3030 Super Value Pack.
Are you looking for a highly sensitive, deep penetrating, lightweight, easy to use, exceptional discriminating and pinpointing metal detector?
If so, consider these options:
Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack
Minelab Equinox 600
Minelab Gold Monster 1000
Are you looking for an underwater metal detector?
Most metal detector coils are waterproof and can be used in shallow water but if you would like to go diving or submerge the detector in the surf consider:
Minelab Excalibur II
Fisher CZ-21
Whites Surfmaster PI
Fisher 1280 Aquanaut
Are you metal detecting for larger treasures or hoards buried extremely deep?
Consider these options:
Minelab GPX 5000
Fisher Gemini 3
(And if you’re successful in your hunt for a hoard or treasure, make sure you familiarise yourself with the Treasure Act!)
Are you metal detecting for gold?
Gold metal detectors have special features. If you are searching for gold, you will need a higher frequency detector because these are most sensitive. These detectors are often used by professional metal detectorists who require the best of the best.
Consider these extra sensitive metal detectors for your gold hunting:
Minelab X-Terra 705 Gold
Fisher F19
Teknetics G2 + Ltd
Fisher Goldbug II
Nokta Fors Gold
Makro Gold Racer
Minelab GPX 5000
Are you looking for a metal detector for kids?
Here are some great options for children or beginners just getting started in the hobby:
Quest X10 Pro
Quest X5
Nokta/Makro Mini Hoard
Nokta/Makro Midi Hoard
Minelab Go Find series (11, 66, 44 and 22)
Do you have any questions? Why not call us on 01959-571-255 and speak to one of our sales team.
Metal Detecting Clubs
| Club Name | Club Contact | Email Address / Telephone Number / Web Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield MDC | John Gough | [email protected] |
| Blaydon & District S&R Ass | David Appleby Club Chairman | [email protected] 01661 872505 |
| Bolton Prospectors | Brian Taylor | [email protected] |
| Border Reivers Search Society | Mr Andrew Mossop | [email protected] 01361-882-012 |
| Bournemouth Detecting Club | D Wiles | [email protected] 07864102025 |
| Hidden History Hunters Club | Tom Dempster | [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hiddenhistoryhunters/ |
| Brewood Artefact Society | Mrs Joan morgan | [email protected] 01902-851-572 |
| Brighton & District M.D.C | D Smith | [email protected] |
| Cardiff Scan Club | Mr Gwilym Williams | [email protected] http://cardiffscanclub.org/ |
| Cotswold Heritage & Detector Society | Mr Dave Smith | [email protected] 01242-574-115 |
| Coventry Heritage Detector Society | Alan Charlish | [email protected] www.coventry-heritage.co.uk |
| Crawley District Detecting & Historical Society | Mr Alan Denton | [email protected] 01293-514-251 |
| Dartford Detecting Club | Dave McWilliam | [email protected] www.dartforddetectingclub.co.uk 01474 704049 |
| Derby Artefacts Recovery Club | Rod Furniss | [email protected] 07944 336587 www.derbyarc.org |
| Discoverers Historical Society | Jeff Hills | [email protected] 01483-871-344 |
| Duckeries MDC | Mr Steve Doxey | http://dukeriesmdc.co.uk [email protected] |
| East Devon MDC | Bobbie Howkins | [email protected] 07774-204-218 |
| East Lothian MDC | Dean Houston | [email protected] 07857-278-877 |
| East Surrey Research & Recovery Group | Roger Mintey | [email protected] 01737-243-761 |
| Essex Pastfinders Detecting Club | Kenny Clarke | [email protected] 07734 077879 |
| Farnham & Dist M.D.C | Mr M Sammons | [email protected] |
| Gateshead Detecting Society | Mrs Audrey Hunter | [email protected] 0191 4137680 |
| Gwent M.D.C | Mr Dave Arnold | [email protected] 01633-870-500 |
| Herts & District MD Society | Mr Malcolm Beagle | http://www.hdmdsforum.com [email protected] 01727-761-418 |
| High Peak M.D.C | Mike Bull | [email protected] |
| Hinckley Search Society | Mr John Caluori | [email protected] |
| The Icini Search Group | Anona Watson | [email protected] |
| Ipswich & District Detector Club | David Cummings | http://www.ipswich-detector-club.co.uk/ 01473 624069 |
| Isca Metal Detecting Club | Debbie Raymond | [email protected] |
| Kent Searchers MDC | Robert Spicer | [email protected] http://www.kentsearchersmdc.co.uk/ |
| Kings Lynn Metaldetecting Club | Kevin Elfleet | [email protected] http://westnorfolkmetaldetectors.co.uk/ |
| Lincoln Historical SS | Mr John Keen | [email protected] 01522-753-002 |
| Lincolnshire Search Society | Mrs Patricia Cox | [email protected] |
| Making Derbyshire Safer Metal Detecting Association | JackPhillips | makingderbysafermetaldetectingassociation.wordpress.com |
| Melton & Belvoir SS | Mr John D Marriott | [email protected] 01664-854-737 |
| Mid Kent M.D.C | Colin Reader Keith Stafford | http://www.mkmdc.org.uk/joomla Mid Kent Contact |
| Newton Abbot District Metal Detecting Club | Richard Holladay | http://www.nadmdc.co.uk/ [email protected] |
| Braintree Metal Detecting Club | Mr Brian DayClub Chairman | www.braintreemdc.co.uk [email protected] 01376 342577 |
| North West Surrey Searchers | Mr Charles Martin | [email protected] 07513-162831 |
| Northumbrian Search Society | Mr Mike Bartley | [email protected] 01915-813-457 |
| Oldford Force Team MDC | Mr Tony Pinchera | 01588-620-717 |
| Pembrokeshire Prospectors Society | Mrs Lesley Williamson | [email protected] 01944-419-095 |
| Plymouth Detector Club | Mrs Rita Nodder | 01752-492-416 |
| Polish Historical Exploration Club | Igor Murawski | www.thesaurus.com.pl [email protected] 07977-490-089 |
| Prince Bishop MDC | Paul Harrison | http://www.princebishopmdc.com/ |
| The Priories Historical Society | Mrs P.M Cook | [email protected] 01909-732-485 |
| Quakers Acres Metal Detecting Club | Mr Lee Todd | [email protected] 01325-259-145 |
| The Royal Phoenix Detecting Group | Brian Smith | [email protected] 01304-831-559 |
| Scottish Artefact Recovery Group | Lesley Sleith | [email protected] |
| Scunthorpe MDS | Mrs Jeanette Jacobs | [email protected] 01724-734-236 |
| Severn Vale Historical Research and Detecting Society (SHRADS) | Nick Keeler | [email protected] www.shrads.org.uk |
| Shetland Metal Detecting Club & Historical Society | P. Meyer | [email protected] www.smdchs.co.uk |
| The Somerset Artifact Seekers Metal Detecting Club | Morley Howard | [email protected] http://www.somersetmetaldetecting.co.uk/ |
| South Bucks MDC | Bob Elliott | [email protected] |
| West Kirby Metal Detecting Club | Phil Moy | [email protected] www.wkmdc.com |
| South East Searchers | Neil Humphreys | www.southeasrsearchers.weebly.com 07759-870-545 |
| South Hams MDC | Mr Mike Long | http://www.southhams-mdc.co.uk [email protected] |
| St Neots & District A.C. | Mr Richard Haslop | http://snadac.webs.com 01480-477-148 |
| Stour Valley MDC | Mr John House | [email protected] 01305-267-576 |
| Swale Search & Recovery Club | Vivienne Wilson | [email protected] 01795-876-523 |
| Swansea M.D.C | Mr David Hughes | [email protected] 01639-638-923 |
| Taw & Torridge MDC | Mr Peter Luxford | [email protected] 01271-345-189 |
| Taynton MDC | Mr Donald Sherratt | [email protected] 01452-790-359 |
| Thanet & Wantsum M.D.C | Roger Munden | [email protected] 01843-580-570 |
| Torbay MDC | Ian Fraser | [email protected] 07845-439-452 |
| University Of The Third Age Reigate and Redhill MDC | Mr Alan Harding | 01737-763-636 |
| West Kent Detector Club | Lesley Burr | lesley@[email protected] |
| Weymouth & Portland MDC | Mr Michael Apps | [email protected] 01202-533-163 |
| White Cliffs MDC | Vince Burrows | [email protected] 01304-219-550 |
| West Sussex Metal Detecting Society | Mike Cackett | 01903-503-137 |
| Wrexham Heritage Society | Mr Henry Pugh | 01691-679-313 |
| Warsop MD Society | Mr Brian Booth | http://www.warsopmds.co.uk |
| Weald & Downland M.D.C | Mairi Sargent | [email protected] 01737-271-686 |
| WKMMDC | Ed Estaugh | [email protected] |
| Wyvern Historical and Detecting Society | Gary Clifford | [email protected] www.wyvernhds.co.uk |
| Wilmslow MDC | Ron Morris | [email protected] |
| Worlds Historical Research Society | Mr Kev Woodward | [email protected] 01507-534-005 |
| Yeovil & District Bottle & MD Club | Stuart Palfreeman | [email protected] 01458-251-823 |
| Yorkshire Searchers Events MDC | Stuart Littlewood | [email protected] 07711-177-600 |
| St Austell MDC | Al Stewart | [email protected] 07596847888 |
| Probe Pokers Metal Detecting Club | Neil Watson | [email protected] www.probepokersmdc.co.uk |
| Ramsey Metal Detecting Club | Alan Davies | 07896 533346 |
| Northants Detecting Association | Derek | [email protected] |
UK Metal Detector Laws
The Treasure Act:
Any metallic object, other than a coin, provided that at least 10 per cent by weight of metal is precious metal (that is, gold or silver) and that it is at least 300 years old when found. If the object is of prehistoric date it will be Treasure provided any part of it is a precious metal.
Any group of two or more metallic objects of any composition of prehistoric date* that comes from the same find (*see note 3 below)
Two or more coins from the same find provided they are at least 300 years old when found and contain 10% gold or silver (if the coins contain less than 10 percent of gold or silver there must be at least ten of them). Only the following groups of coins will normally be regarded as coming from the same find:
- hoards that have been deliberately hidden
- smaller groups of coins, such as the contents of purses, that may have been dropped or lost
- votive or ritual deposits.
Any object, whatever it is made of, that is found in the same place as or had previously been together with, another object that is Treasure.
Any object that would previously have been treasure trove, but does not fall within the specific categories given above. Only objects that are less than 300 years old, that are made substantially of gold or silver, that have been deliberately hidden with the intention of recovery and whose owners or heirs are unknown will come into this category.
Please Note:
- An object or coin is part of the 'same find' as another object or coin if it is found in the same place as, or had previously been together with, the other object. Finds may have become scattered since they were originally deposited in the ground.
- Single coins will not be a treasure, unless they are found in association with objects that are a treasure, or unless there is exceptionally strong evidence that they were buried with the intention of recovery. Section 3 (2) of the Act defines the term 'coin' as including any metal token that was, or can reasonably be assumed to have been, used or intended for use as or instead of money. This definition only includes coins and tokens made after the introduction of the first coinage into this country during the Iron Age period and excludes objects made earlier such as iron currency bars. Jettons or reckoning counters are also excluded from this definition.
- 'of prehistoric date' means dating from the Iron Age or any earlier period
Downloadable Detector Program Guides
Useful Links
Metal Detector Manufacturers:
www.fisherlab.com - Fisher
www.minelab.com - Minelab
www.tekneticst2.com - Teknetics
www.makrodetector.com - Makro
www.noktadetectors.com - Nokta
www.detecting.com - Bounty Hunter
www.whites.co.uk - Whites
www.coiltekmanufacturing.com.au - Coiltek
Metal Detecting Forums/Facebook Pages:
www.minelabowners.com - MLO Forum (Minelab Owners)
Dig This Facebook Page - Dig This Facebook Page
www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk - Metal Detecting Forum
www.detectorist.co.uk - Detectorists Facebook Page
www.garysdetecting.co.uk - Gary's Detecting
www.britishmetaldetecting.co.uk - The British Metal Detecting Forum
Metal Detecting Clubs & Organisations:
www.8472.co.uk/mhf.htm - Medway History Finders
sites.google.com/site/thamesandfield/ - Thames and Field
www.dutp.org.uk - Digging Up The Past
www.ncmd.co.uk - NCMD (National Council of Metal Detecting)
Metal Detecting Magazines:
www.treasurehunting.co.uk - Treasure Hunting Magazine
www.thesearcher.co.uk - The Searcher Magazine
Joan Allen In House Warranty
Fisher Warranty:
When you buy a Fisher Or Teknetics Metal Detector from Joan Allen you will receive a 5 Year in house warranty. Here at Joan Allen, we have a First Texas trained technician to carry out all warranty repairs.
The In house warranty is excluding the Fisher CZ-21(2 Year Warranty) and Fisher Gemini 3. The warranty on these machines is carried out by Fisher Directly.
Minelab Warranty:
When you buy a Minelab Metal Detector from Joan Allen you will receive a 3 Year in house warranty. Here at Joan Allen, we have a Minelab trained technician to carry out all warranty repairs.
When you buy a Minelab Go-Find 20, 40 or 60 you will receive a 2 Year manufacturers Warranty.
When you buy a Minelab Pro-Find 25 Pinpoint Probe from Joan Allen you will receive a 2 Year in house warranty.
The In house warranty is excluding the Minelab Excalibur II (2 year Warranty), GPX Series and SDC 2300 (2 Year Warranty). The warranty on these machines is carried out by Minelab Directly.
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