The Big Grass Field...

[CRUSADER]

Those with a good memory will remember us spending about 34 days covering this field last year. It about the only land we get during the Winter as all the thousands of acres we can search are under crop.
45 minutes into the hunt, I turned to Cru'Dad & said 'what are the chances of us finding a hammered off here?' (knowing that he was looking at the records/map last night). He said very unlikely, as we have only had 3 off the whole field in about 5 years. I only wish I was talking about my next gold coin, because on that same run about 30 yards from where I asked the question, guess what popped up!
Cru'dad got the bonus Sixpence.
Only had 2.5 hours (5 man hours effort):
2 Musket Balls
2 Vicky Pennies
1 Scrappy Roman
Bag Seal
1817 Sixpence
1584-86 Elizabeth I Halfgroat

An excellent session for this extremely poor land.

'prasutagus' stopped by the field, as he saw our car from the road. He gave us some encouraging news, he may have secured some winter hunting grounds. Can't wait as this 'Land Magnet' always comes up with the good stuff

 

[WhiteHunter]

well done nice silver coins, what does the bag seal say?

 

[CRUSADER]

well done nice silver coins, what does the bag seal say?

The only word I can make out is 'Cambridge'.

 

[allen]

great job on those sweet recoveries Cru !!

 

[Silver Searcher]

BIG Grass field again it's worse than I thought

Nice Hammered....I was flooded out

SS

 

[olekyground]

You have a great spot!! Keep it up!!!

 

[shaun7]

So, the hammered count is still creeping up..even on pasture!

I've said it before and I'll say it again....you lucky b%^*a"d

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice hunt and good luck staying active through the winter! HH, Mike

 

[vayank54]

Cool stuff. Of course it seems like you guys always find cool stuff.

 

[CRUSADER]

BIG Grass field again it's worse than I thought

Nice Hammered....I was flooded out

SS

yeap, its that bad, this is our last choice field. I'm glad it was only a short hunt as even I was getting bored.

 

[HISPAN]

Good hunt Crusader!!

 

[MaineRelic]

Crusader have you ever considered being a metal detecting guide, with Yankee blokes like myself paying you to take us into the field with a chance to recover such a coin !! MaineRelic.

 

[CRUSADER]

Crusader have you ever considered being a metal detecting guide, with Yankee blokes like myself paying you to take us into the field with a chance to recover such a coin !! MaineRelic.

Kinda of.

I had an idea, that before they build a new housing estate nearby on one of my better Roman Sites, that I could invite over some of you to rescue & record some history before it was lost under cement. The general idea would be to work with the County Archaeologists to record & map with GPS every significant find on the fields (all finds other than those that fall under the Treasure Act would be the property of the finder, items taken from the country would need an export licence which can be arranged). I would instance on a GPS being purchased prior to arrival & a fee being paid to a local charity for the privilege. (the charity would be picked by the local landowner & could be published as good relations).

This is only an idea which has no substance, as I've yet to approach the owner & the development may not go ahead.

 

[pepperj]

Crusader have you ever considered being a metal detecting guide, with Yankee blokes like myself paying you to take us into the field with a chance to recover such a coin !! MaineRelic.

Kinda of.

I had an idea, that before they build a new housing estate nearby on one of my better Roman Sites, that I could invite over some of you to rescue & record some history before it was lost under cement. The general idea would be to work with the County Archaeologists to record & map with GPS every significant find on the fields (all finds other than those that fall under the Treasure Act would be the property of the finder, items taken from the country would need an export licence which can be arranged). I would instance on a GPS being purchased prior to arrival & a fee being paid to a local charity for the privilege. (the charity would be picked by the local landowner & could be published as good relations).

This is only an idea which has no substance, as I've yet to approach the owner & the development may not go ahead.

Sounds like a great start already for an idea. Nice going on the hammered.

 

[capndan151]

always very impressed with your finds.

 

[Tnmountains]

So enjoy the hunts and finds from our friends. Thank you for sharing as always.
TnMountains

 

[woody50]

So, the hammered count is still creeping up..even on pasture!

I've said it before and I'll say it again....you lucky b%^*a"d

You are just jealous Shaun!
Where you been? No posts for sometime now. Is the missie keeping you inside?

 

[shaun7]

So, the hammered count is still creeping up..even on pasture!

I've said it before and I'll say it again....you lucky b%^*a"d

You are just jealous Shaun!
Where you been? No posts for sometime now. Is the missie keeping you inside?

Well, she got a job so Saturdays are out, plus there is no land