Newbie Question?

[tacoop]

Hello, I am new to the forum. Have been reading post for about the last month. Have just started detecting in the last month and so far have only found clad with a couple of wheat pennies. Enjoy it very much and am becoming addicted.
Recently there was an atricle in the paper about an old house from the 1860's that was in need of a new home. The property has been sold but they would like to move the house. There is going to be a catholic church on the property. I have contacted the pastor of the church that owns it and he has given me permission to metal dectect on the property. My questions is where should I start. Any best places to begin. I am not sure how long before the property is tore up so don't want to waste any time. Any advice would be great. Thank you.

[The Beep Goes On]

Welcome to the forum tacoop! It sounds like you're off to a good start. The house/church sounds like a great opportunity. You would want to hunt everywhere...you can cherry pick some of the more likely areas like the path from the house to the outhouse, under the clothesline, the driveway, etc., but you will want to hunt the entire site. Let us know how it goes and good luck!

HH!
TBGO

[lucky1777]

TBGO gave some great areas to hit. I also like to look for large older trees where kids might have climbed. Also any door into the property is a good spot. Good luck and welcome to the site.

[Sandman]

Welcome to the forum and hobby. TBGO gave good advice and I would like to add any area that looks like it might have been a garden. Also check around any large trees near the house for any nails on the underside of limbs where a plum bob might have been hung indicating a possible cache.

Good Luck,

Sandman

[tabfinder]

Welcome! Great opportunity for a learning excursion. Detect it all !!