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Metal detecting around Liphook! - John (5th Sep 2015  02:34:45) Hi everyone, I am just curious about people' experiences in metal detecting around Liphook, as well as in general (suitable places,advices or even clubs, which can be approached for more information in regards with this). I will really appreciate, if you spent some of your time sharing your knowledge with me and the rest of people here, who may be also interested in "treasure hunting". Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - JP (5th Sep 2015  07:19:09) John, You need to be very careful metal detecting around Liphook as the Army used to do live Mortar testing and I have even found a live one myself with the tail fin sticking out of the sand so called the bomb disposal team. These are very old and may have been pre/post WWII. The police asked me not say exactly where I found it in case some people want to take the risk. Stay safe as you will not get a second chance.

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - Phelim (5th Sep 2015  10:11:30) John - while metal detecting may seem like an easy hobby it is full of mine fields (and not just because of the army land around here). You are breaking the law if you do not have permission from the owner to go onto the land and detect. And you cannot keep anything that you find. While, unlike Scotland, we do not have to report everything that we find there are object that we must report under the Treasure Act - and not just gold and silver objects. Then there are those sites which are on the Monuments Record (Bronze Age, Iron Age and other sites) - which this area is rich in - where if you go there without a license from English Heritage then there is the risk of a prison sentence. Yes you could ignore all this and give the rest of the metal detecting world a bad name, and risk a hefty fine and imprisonment if caught. And remember - that everything you take is less evidence for historians and archaeologists to work out what happened on the site in the future unless reported - and some of the most exciting archaeology sites in the country have been found by metal detectorists (as shown by Time Team at Breamer and in Suffolk). My advice is to try and find a club and/or link up with a local archaeology group. These links may help you find one (I am trying to find a local club but can't), and will explain what rules should be followed. Being part of the wider network also helps you learn to identify finds and opens sites that otherwise you wouldn't get to. www.ncmd.co.uk finds.org.uk/getinvolved/... thecrownestate.co.uk/coastal/... www.ukdetectornet.co.uk www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/299262453423111 Go and have fun but please do it responsibly!

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - JP (5th Sep 2015  10:28:41) I forgot to say that the South Downs National Park know the high risk areas and how to apply for a permit in safer areas.

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - Phelim (5th Sep 2015  12:00:07) John - here is a list of clubs (though I would be interested in starting one as the nearest only has a waiting list) Farnham & Dist M.D.C. At present we have a waiting list.Please contact Secretary: Mr, M, Sammons, 8, Glamis Close, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey. Gu16 8yr michael25sammons@hotmail.co.uk Solent Metal Detecting Club www.solentmdc.com Pathfinders Metal Detecting Club www.pastfinders.info The Hampshire Detector Club, Robin Keighly, 56,Stoke Heights, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Southampton, Hants, SO50 8AJ. The Hampshire Historical MD Club, the Hampshire Historical Metal Detecting Club ,our club was formed for the simple purpose of getting out in the field to swing a detector and dig holes ,enjoying the fresh air and with a bit of luck finding something nice. Farm Liaison joy@hampshire-historical.co.uk The two major detecting magazines are The Searcher www.thesearcher.co.uk Treasure Hunting www.treasurehunting.co.uk Then there are the two national bodies - The Federation of Independent Detectorists (fid.newbury.net)and National Council for Metal Detecting (www.ncmd.co.uk) who can provide legal advice, insurance, agreements to get signed to allow you to detect on a piece of land etc. Also if you want to join/start a club - even online - or join a discussion forum you must agree to abide by one or both codes of conduct. fid.newbury.net/html/code www.ncmd.co.uk/code of conduct Hope all these help (even if I have gone on and on). If you have any further questions do email me on phelimmcintyre@hotmail.com

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - Georgina (5th Sep 2015  18:53:09) As a keen Metal Detectorist, South Downs will not give permission on any of their land, nor will Forestry Commission. You really need to find a farmer, with some land ask permission, and share your finds ;-)

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - Edward Trotter (5th Sep 2015  20:28:49) HI, If you are interested I can show you the finds that I found at Bohunt Manor over a number of years. The best metal detecting club is the weekend wanders they usually operate around Newbury. There rallies are well organised and have found many hordes.If you want any information give me a ring on 07774288448

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - John (8th Sep 2015  02:22:28) Dear All, Thanks a lot for your advices and useful information. I will, definitely,apply this knowledge in my future activities, practicing metal detecting. With regards, John

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - P Weyland (8th Sep 2015  09:07:52) Like everything else in this country, red tape, brick walls and the answer is 'No' to everything you want to do.

Re: Metal detecting around Liphook! - Helen (8th Sep 2015  09:30:32) Do you advocate then that we can all search for our own personal treasure trove anywhere we like and trample over other people's gardens and dig anywhere we like just so someone can attempt to find valuables for themselves? There may be valuable plants and trees growing? With regulation at least some protection is in place for sites of historical and local importance, the badgers and moles do enough damage!

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