Saving History...

[CRUSADER]

This field is one that will be under housing in the next 2 years. So we are trying to save as much as possible. Today, as I was digging tons of rubbish I realised this field will never be cleared in time. Its one of 3 that will be developed on!

I thought the best way to clear this is to do a rally, so please read my 'idea'. Everything is changable (other than the Law):
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/general-discussion/371622-crusader-holiday-idea.html


The finds below were in 4 hours 15 minutes (8.5 man hours) with no gridding.

 

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[pippinwhitepaws]

but no MG hub caps or key fobs.<<< total sarcasm....

what a fantastic opportunity....amazing collection of artifacts...

 

[CRUSADER]

but no MG hub caps or key fobs.<<< total sarcasm....

what a fantastic opportunity....amazing collection of artifacts...

This field is mostly littered with 1890-WWI era items. Although we have had a few hammered in the past, sadly not today.

The other 2 fields are good for Roman Coins & the odd medieval item/coin.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

well sir, I want your job...too bad that ocean is in the way...
good hunting...

 

[John_Deere]

Sweet finds, and I love your idea! If I was two years older I wouldn't hesitate to join! But... you know... parents & stuff. And I have no money. But still, it's a great idea, I hope people take advantage of it!

Anyways, sweet finds, congrats and HH!

 

[CRUSADER]

Sweet finds, and I love your idea! If I was two years older I wouldn't hesitate to join! But... you know... parents & stuff. And I have no money. But still, it's a great idea, I hope people take advantage of it!

Anyways, sweet finds, congrats and HH!

Thanks, it would be fun & I'm sure there will be plenty of smiling faces.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Great idea! I'm in as long as we can come up with a reasonable cost. The airfare and accommodations will be costly as everything in England costs Americans about 150% what we typically pay for things over here. Too bad it'll be at least a year away. But like I said I'd really like to participate.

 

[mangum]

Great finds! That's what we do - save history. I can't afford a UK trip, a couple of my closest buds are heading there in October. Don't you want to do an even trade & then you can come dig some American relics? LOL (doubt it :-(

 

[Cutaplug]

Awesome variety of finds! Thanks for sharing =)

 

[CRUSADER]

Great finds! That's what we do - save history. I can't afford a UK trip, a couple of my closest buds are heading there in October. Don't you want to do an even trade & then you can come dig some American relics? LOL (doubt it :-(

I would not mine finding the amount of Spanish Silver you guys get (I have none). I like your silver bust series of coins, early 1800s. I would also like anything CW, so actually it not such a bad idea.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks for all the feedback & PMs.

I realised I over valued my time (based on my lost opportunities - ie. detecting) & my hatred of paperwork. Plus the hundreds of hours GPSing & Dads map production.

I just need to get the balance right, so the owner will say 'yes' to something they are not keen on & I feel rewarded enough to actually bother. Very few of our farmers like other people on their land except us, it's hard enough get just 1 friend on, let alone asking for 12!

Many Clubs use the Charity angle to convince farmers to have 1 day rallies. But they are actually just that; 1 day (although sometimes a weekend), for between £5-£15 per person - with 60-400 people!. This could be an option for me, but I preferred the idea of a week with 12 keen people doing lots of hunting & more importantly - finding. I have been on many rallies & they are only good for the social angle, I never do better than my own land.

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

That is the most military badges I ever saw in one hunt. PLus all the other buckles, buttons, and a Silver to boot. Great hunt. Sounds like a great opportunity for a few diggers if you go ahead with your plan.

 

[CRUSADER]

That is the most military badges I ever saw in one hunt. PLus all the other buckles, buttons, and a Silver to boot. Great hunt. Sounds like a great opportunity for a few diggers if you go ahead with your plan.

I will try & get the farmer on board for as little as possible & keep it to an elite bunch. I've had a few PMs, so if it happens next year, I'm sure you will all hear about it. I know there is plenty left, & I want it mopped up & taken by those that appreciate it, instead of cemented over.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Hopefully others here in the US will follow your example as we are continually losing important historic properties to developers that destroy the history beneath our feet forever! There was a post recently about a Civil War battlefield being developed and I hope the OP sees this thread and does the same thing there. Preserving our past only enriches our future.

I will try & get the farmer on board for as little as possible & keep it to an elite bunch. I've had a few PMs, so if it happens next year, I'm sure your will all hear about it. I know there is plenty left, & I want it mopped up & taken by those that appreciate it, instead of cemented over.

 

[pepperj]

Nice saves and if you just are scratching the surface there's a whole lot of finds to be dug.

 

[tinpan]

Hi The WW1 badge A-S-C Australian Survey Corps British Medal of Distinguished Conduct awarded to Lieutenant Murray and Sergeant Stafford The first to use air photos for mapping in WW1

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