Oldest Detectorist You Know

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The oldest one I knew was Gordon Jenkins who was still at it when he died at 89 years old on January 14, 2023.
 

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The oldest one I knew was Gordon Jenkins who was still at it when he died at 89 years old on January 14, 2023.
I am a wee bit older then you but i started in 68 also
 

Gare

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I went detecting with one of my barbers last year and i think is 84. he was using a detector i got for him., a Whites 6000 hip mount :) He still CUTS HAIR I MIGHT ADD !! 4 DAYS A WEEK 8 hours a day
 

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I'm 71 and sill hike 2-3 miles back in to detect, which I have been doing since 1972. The general public has never seen me detect as my digging has always been miles back in.
 

Gare

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I forgot I have a detecting friend that is 87 and had to cancel his trip to the uk detecting because of his sons illness. He has been to the uk the last 3 years detecting
. his name is Gary Also
 

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