Metal Detecting: All you need to know to get started is Dave Crisp’s practical guide for newcomers to the hobby. Written by the finder of the Frome Hoard, it introduces detectors, essential equipment, permissions, safe detecting, finds identification, the Portable Antiquities Scheme, Treasure, conservation and research in a clear, approachable way.
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