Hay Field - Day 2 - Good Day!!!

[CRUSADER]

Yesterday our tactic was to loosely grid the best area, it didn't turn out so great. Therefore, today, we reversed the plan & properly gridded in the least productive area, with the thought that we hadn't hit it so hard. Within 1 hour we knew todays tactic was working.

3 Hours effort (6 man hours)

2 Scrappies (from yesterday) Plus 2 Today
1 Lead Token
1 Royal Farthing
1 Livery Button
1 Unusual button (new type for us)
1 Lead Medieval Button (another first)
A Stunning 14th C Buckle with Plate & Pin! Rare to find in a ploughed field.
A Sixpence & a Threepence
Hammered Shortcross which is double struck on both sides but has more of the reverse (shortcross) showing on each side. A first for us!

This saved an average weekend to a good one....

 

[Argentium]

Outstanding buckle ! I've never seen one with that metal strap end still on it , Nice on the silvers too !

 

[mirage83]

Great buckle Crusader. The coins and other relics are always nice, but an intact buckle like that one makes the day special.

 

[david680]

I always love to see your finds, even if I don't know what half of them are. Gonna have to take the metal detector on a trip to the UK someday.

 

[CRUSADER]

Outstanding buckle ! I've never seen one with that metal strap end still on it , Nice on the silvers too !

I have lots of buckles & just did a quick check, I have none of this period/type as complete as this one.

 

[Westfront]

I have lots of buckles & just did a quick check, I have none of this period/type as complete as this one.

More complete would be with the belt still attached! Congrats, stunning buckle for sure! The double struck hammered is something i've never seen before!

 

[treblehunter]

Your finds are so cool, good work I know nothing that good comes easy!

 

[CRUSADER]

More complete would be with the belt still attached! Congrats, stunning buckle for sure! The double struck hammered is something i've never seen before!

Hammered - First one I have seen, & that includes all the research (& not just what we have).

The buckle was on the last run of the day before we did a little wander. I'm glad I didn't hit it.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice! Thanks for sharing...

 

[detectahead]

Enjoy looking at "across the pond goodies". Nice recoveries crusader!

 

[Goldiver]

Looks like a fun day of digging!

Steve

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Amazing button finds Cru, the 14thc Buckle w/plate & pin is beautiful mate!
Love the large button with the Wolf head on it!

Dave

 

[BuckleBoy]

Nice hammered and an absolutely STUNNING buckle!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Wow! Always great finds! The buckle is awesome!

 

[CRUSADER]

Amazing button finds Cru, the 14thc Buckle w/plate & pin is beautiful mate!
Love the large button with the Wolf head on it!

Dave

Its normally described as a collared Dogs head, but I agree its pretty wild looking & almost griffin like.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Impressive hunt Cru - nice going!

 

[CRUSADER]

2 Roman Coins added to first post.