detectorist
Britishnoun
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Lincoln Crown Court heard the authorities began to suspect that some of the 188 items submitted by Price had been "seeded" – terminology used in the detectorist community for being planted in the soil.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
The earliest known coin to be minted in Scotland almost 900 years ago has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Mr Weale, who has been a detectorist since he was seven years old, found the piece, that was crafted in gold and enamel, after searching the area for 18 months.
From BBC • May 29, 2025
The detectorist found a small metal stamp on an island in southern Denmark, with similar markings to those on the famous helmet.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025
A discovery by a metal detectorist in Denmark has raised questions about the origins of the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet, thought for decades to have links to Sweden.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025
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