xp deus metal detector

Finally got to go out again, weather has been wet and windy all week. Went back to the fields nearest the castle. The only downside to detecting here as the fields have been used for events so we get to dig lots of trash and modern coins, but we found a few nice bits to show you. Musket...

After a couple of days taking part in the Christmas visits, today we headed out for a festive swing, despite the 40 mph winds and drizzle it was great to be out. We went to the field that is alleged to contain a Roman Villa, just outside the village, alas no Roman treasure but plenty of pre dec...

So back we went to the field of dreams, as himself calls it…. Due to the number of Romans he has found there. After Christmas we will take them in to the FLO as I think we have come to the end .. over 100 Romans I think is more than enough! 😬 Dont be fooled by the nice looking day in the...

Ahh feels like forever since we got to go out! But it was a beautiful day so off we went. Back to the same field by the race course. I found 2 spindle whorls which I love, then quite a chunky tack pin/ bridle boss, then a weird piece… it’s not a spur, i think it’s a leg … made from bell metal...

Today we took my little seal into the FLO, as it’s classed as treasure, so we had a few hours to kill after so went swinging. Himself took himself off to his “Roman Corner’ he found another 5. I went to the top end of this field which has in the past been quiet, but luck was smiling on me and...

A freezing and foggy morning today, temps were -3 and didn’t get above freezing all day 🥶 xx but after a week at work, we needed to escape! We have been coming to these fields pretty much most weeks since beginning of September, now what I haven’t been keeping you up to date on is what himself...

As predicted a quiet day as I headed off to the field furthest from the village, very little lead/or iron, but found a couple of cool items, the first was about 3 mins of walking from the truck… it was silver, it was a concave disk, I was overly excited…. But alas to thin and no markings…. but...

Woke up to the first proper frost 😬 but the sun was out and it was a beautiful day to be out in the fresh air. Got a couple of cracking buckles today, just love them! 😆 then a beauty livery button, it’s been a while, so was very pleased to see it! Another stylus and part of a brooch, 3 muskets...

We were meant to have a day off for detecting today, but only actually got the afternoon, but better than nothing. 😆… a very sunny but very cold day out there just 3 degrees! But as an added bonus this plane flew past… unbelievably quiet and so low, I sure if I had a better camera I could have...

Ahh it was cold wet and windy out there today, back to the same fields as yesterday, I headed off across to a far flung corner of the field today and left himself in his favourite corner! 😆 xx I found this gorgeous little dress fastener, then this weird thing, it’s 5cm long and super heavy 🤔...

A damp start did not deter us, Himself’s truck is still off the road, so the back up vehicle did duty, which limits our search field, having said that from the track we park on we have the choice of 6 fields to wander round, so not to bad! Xx So what did we find, first off this little...

Yesterday we took some of our finds to the local FLO… it was super exciting and we got some of our previous finds back with ids, will do them in a separate post. But it meant we got an afternoon to play in the fields. chuffed to bits with this first find, I know it doesn’t look much but it’s...

Today dawned bright and sunny, so we headed back to the same fields as yesterday, mainly due to the Limited off road capability of my car! 😆 xx The rape crop has failed in these fields so we have them all winter, we have six fields to choose from, and they are just outside a village and have...

Ahh the trials of this sport! Himself‘s truck is stuck in the garage being repaired, so the back up vehicle (my car) was called into service, ut this means no exciting trips off road to hidden fields, so we went back to the fields the crop failed in. We have spent many days in these fields, so...

Today dawned bright and sunny, so after yesterday’s poor effort, himself wanted to go back to the same fields and do better 🙄 xx And he did, bless him, he found this dress fastener (?) my best find was this intricate little button! Then a plain buckle, our first pipe and stem from this area, 2...

Yesterday we had torrential rain here all day, so expectations weren’t high for getting out today, but we gave it a go! Shooting season here so finding a field on Saturday is more tricky, but the sheep have been taken off the Barn field, so we thought we would try there, we spent a lot of time...

So today after a week indoors, we were finally able to head out into the sunshine, well after clearing the frost from the truck! xx So it was off to our old favourite the pond field, I think we spent most of January in these fields.. 😆 we just love them and they did not disappoint me. I got a...

A little Friday night treat for you, today we had a day off and snuck back up to the race course! I just love this field! We won’t be detecting this weekend as we are hosting the Basset Paw-Ty.. so busy prepping tomoz for the show on Sunday! 😆 Let me start you off with this tiny but pretty...

As we only had one detecting day this weekend we decided to go back to the race course field, this field is 42 HA so plenty of room to roam! what can I say… musket balls .. we found 23 today, and 7 bobbin shot, then some splattered balls nd other ammo, lead disk with a stalk on the back, tack...

Today was a bit wild so obviously decided to go to our most open field on top of the hill…. 🙄 buffeted by the wind and rain we still had a great time. This field is the middle area of the old race course and I just love it up here. We have detected in here before but never found the...

Today was a beautiful sunny day, himself decided he wanted to go back to the same fields… the crop has failed so wanted to take advantage of the extra time. First off a tiny Roman Fibula brooch, it is just half an inch big! Then a couple of nice buckles, then a curved patterned piece, then a...

Ahh the best laid plans… so we didn’t get to go to the Roman field, nor did we get a full day… so we went back to yesterdays field and got a few more bits! Now the long wait till next weekend 🫤 xx A spindle whorl, chunky lead weight, pot leg, more bell metal plate bits and the end of a spoon...

Another gorgeous day here.. little misty first thing, but then the sun came out, and we were off… back the the same fields as last week… as these are some of the few fields that don’t have the weekend pheasant shooters roaming around in! 🙄 xx Now grab a brew and get comfy as we got so many...

Another gorgeous day dawns bright and sunny…. 😎 so off we head to the fields, the recently planted seed is beginning to sprouts so our days are numbered here. So many fields we still need to get in, but for now, we are loving these. Let me start you off with a simple but gorgeous little...

Well the heatwave continued so it was hot and sweaty in the fields of England today 😅xx But your intrepid team put the coil to the soil and had another perfect day xx Himself plucked this beauty no idea but looks to have a bust and writing on it which I need to study to see if I can work out...

So after a long hot 4 days of being chained to my desk, we decided it was necessary to get a quick swing in! I wish I could do justice to the sights and smells last night, the temps had dropped and the tractors were working 2 fields over and it was simply perfect, by the time we got back to the...

Ahhh it’s been a long week, but we got back out to play today, and had the best time! 😆 Got to the field, and the tractors were working in it.. so perfect timing! xx I found this little Seal Matrix.. got a strong little signal but the tractor was bearing down on me… so I had to walk away, but...

So today was bitter sweet, knowing we are back to work tomorrow, But the weather has been kind and we have loved every minute! xx A pretty little silver button, then an oddity, I see a face only a mother could love… 😆. 2 little rings, buckle and what I think is part of a spur, little strap...

… and we are back in the game! Went off to a new field today, this one is the other side of the hedge from our best fields near the pond! I know you all love the shiney coins, but for me it’s the bits… and what a stunner I found… this gorgeous complete buckle… could of happily given up for the...

Today we were off to the races… well the old race course stubble bit! Now this wasn’t a super active race course with only one event a year… but I love the history. We detected here last year with our old machines, but this year it’s still a stubble field so we didn't do as well, however...

Back out into the blazing sun to try the Dirk field today! 😬 journey over I spent praying he wouldn’t find another.. 😂 … and he didn’t, but we had a lovely time, the going was smooth and the digging was easy 😆 xx Let me start you off with my gorgeous buckle! Then a bronze lump was clearly once...

Awoke to another beautiful sunny day! So we headed off to the fields between the river and castle! The ground has now set hard, so ankle breaking and potentially knee dislocation a constant… but undaunted we struggled on 😆 xx First off we have this thing.. am sure it’s not old, but it’s quite...

Bit of a scorcher today… well warmer than it has been is possibly more accurate. So we headed off to the other side of the lane from the chicken farm havent done this field before, but in its favour the Roman Road crosses the bottom side of it, so thought we should give it a tickle. Bit of a...

Another glorious sunny day today, so we headed to the top of a hill just outside the village, the views were stunning, and the field gave us some cracking finds.. no coins, but all the bits I love! xx starting off with this belter of a livery button, then a beautiful buckle, 2 small buckles...

With great excitement we headed off to the fields for our first day of our detecting at home holiday! Lovely sunny day, but surprisingly windy! so this first item, found by myself is a bit of a mess, but…. It does have traces of a gold gilt edge… pic of the inside where you can see the gold...

Back to the fields nearest the castle for this evening, as we have limited time after work.. stubble now disked and drying quickly, which adds a new dimension to recovering finds, the clods are sometimes to hard to break, so I get to bring home “mystery” clods to soak 😆 xx This field had a lot...

Another overcast summers day with many rain showers could not damper my excitement today…. We went back to the same area as yesterday but on the other side of the hedge… my very first signal was a scratchy 72, so I braced for lead… but was blown away when I opened the clod and found my very...

Had a drive round this morning as we couldnt decide where to go.. and spotted a newly disked batch of fields.. 😆.. now these fields are in the same area as the fields i found thd saxon clothes fastener and silver romans.. so no brainer we had to give em a try!! Oh yes.. loads of iron signals...

So today was Himself’s birthday… so what better way to spend the evening, but doing what we love the most! 😆 xx Another gorgeous livery button … think initials are MR… which could be Manners, Rutland. A pin type thing, 2 bits with patterns, the one on the left has the same little catch/hinge...

Decided to buck the system and head out for a Monday night swing for a change!! Left the muddy swamp field to dry out and went to a neighbouring field of stubble…! xx Ahh which to post first… mine or his… ok will do his as its “silver” (not hallmarked) ..and mine is lead 😂..! xx A stunning ARP...