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Metal Detecting
We used metal detectors on spoil tips and pit bottoms on most of our test pit excavations. We also experimented with metal detecting surveys in fields at the same time and on the same grid as field walking. We also did survey work as group activities in paddocks while we were carrying out excavations.
All metal finds collected by the group were initially identified and then sent for verification and recording to the Finds Liaison Officer in Leicester. Once recorded the finds were first offered back to the landowner.
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Getting Involved
Group members have always used their own equipment in the past. The Heritage group does not own any metal detectors. Unfortunately we cannot now offer training for inexperienced metal detectorists alongside someone with more experience.
If there is someone who would like to start up a metal detecting group locally we would do our best to facilitate this and add reports to this website. We would expect anyone involved to adhere to The Treasure Act, our Code of Conduct and Health and Safety recommendations.
Metal Detecting Reports
Metal detecting reports are included in the following reports:
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Fieldwork at Webb's Meadow, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Great Bowden Heritage and Archaeology (2017). 2009-2017
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Field work at Sixteens Acres Field, Gallow Lodge Farm, Great Bowden Leicestershire. Great Bowden Heritage and Archaeology (2011).
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Excavation Assistance
We also gave metal detecting assistance on the following 2 excavations:
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Roman and Saxon activity on land at Glebe Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, May to June 2012'. 12/176. ​Archaeological Data Services grey/ literature: Northamptonshire Archaeology page 37. Clarke, J (2012)
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An archaeological evaluation at the Fernie Hunt Kennels, Nether Green, Great Bowden, Leicestershire (SP 735 883). University of Leicester Archaeological Services. Hunt, L. (2011). Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Data Services: http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1121357&recordType=GreyLitSeries