TREASURE HUNTING MARCH 2025

Competition – Win a Garrett Vortex detector – solve the crossword to be in with a chance to win a brand-new detector in our free-to-enter competition!.

Field Test – C.Scope 6MXi – Adrian Gayler enjoys a break from the screens of more modern detectors with a bit of retro detecting, resulting in some fantastic finds.

Queen Victoria’s Head – Nick Toczek studies the various portraits used on her coins throughout this monarch’s long reign.

Searching London’s Lost River Westbourne – Jason Sandy examines the fascinating finds unearthed during excavations in Chelsea, offering a glimpse into past lives in the city.

The Postlip Roman Coin Hoard – Darryl Watt and his detecting partner Colin unearth over 100 Roman coins on their permission near Cheltenham.

Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.

The Mystery of Sergeant Thompson – David Stuckey researches the history behind a First World War memorial disc he found in a remote Bedfordshire field.

Detecting at Charles Fort on St. Kitts – Michael Chaplan takes us to another time and place with his tale of detecting a former fort and leper colony in the Caribbean.

Yorkshire Detectorist – Nick recounts some amusing (and some less amusing!) animal encounters he’s had while detecting.

News & Views – This month features finds from all over the UK, including two axe-heads found in Devon, a rare Bronze Age anvil from wales and a stunning gold find from Scotland.

Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.

Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.