Re: Can anybody offer some help to a newbie?

> Firstly - How do I go about finding out who owns a particular field or
piece
> of land which I'd like to search so that I can ask permission. Are there
any
> areas I can search without permission i.e. public footpaths and woodland ?
> ***** Easiest way to find a land-owner is to invade his land, he'll soon
chase you with his shotgun !
Seriously though, either ask about and someone should know, wait for the
person to be in the field and then ask them or if you get really stuck,
there's the land registry office up north. Public footpaths and woods are
owned or managed by someone, usually the council, so it' their permission
you need. The woods is a bit of a safer option if you do try going it alone
without permission, just ensure that you dig no craters and leave them open
!!! Finds in the woods will be WELL buried though !

> Secondly- Where is a good place to look for historical maps of my local
> area. Do city libraries hold this sort of thing?
***The library is as good a place as any to start, but there are some great
sources on the net. Try this one first... http://www.old-maps.co.uk/
>
> Thirdly- If I am lucky enough to find something of value, how do I go
about
> selling it? Is EBay a possibility??
***The hobby is very much enjoying what you find and researching it. In the
unlikely event that you find something valuable, the Treasure Act must first
be considered, if not treasure then yes, feel free to sell if you want to,
E-Bay or elsewhere, but most of us keep the finds !

>
> And finally - I've been wondering about buying a GPS system (always
fancied
> having one anyway), as I've read that it's always handy to log the
location
> of your finds. Is anyone able to recommend one suitable for detectorists?
***GPS is an excellent tool, but never been that far yet, might get there
one day !
>
> Any other tips that people are willing to offer will also be very welcome.
**** RESEARCH pays off !!!!!!!

Jim

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Ive got the Garmin basic Etrex - Yellow one. I input the place I want to
seach, then drive to the location, this GPS is not really cut out for
driving - its made for walkers / hikers because it doesnt have a map, only a
big arrow saying "your destination is 3 miles in this direction so read it
in conjunction with your O/S maps. Usually its easy to follow and i use mine
most weekends. When you park up, the Etrex is better than most while walking
and keeps a good signal under tree cover. You can pick one up on Ebay for
about £90 cheapest.
It also comes in handy when you are in a strange area, you can mark where
you leave the car. I lost my car on a few occasions before I got my GPS.

Where in the country are you?

PS Jim, I search woodland all the time, never had a problem, but then I do
make sure I wear a green top and brown trousers ;o)
I think the woods are great, something interesting (not usually old) to be
found every dig)

Lee

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Jim Sewell & Debbie Bone	Re: Can anybody offer some help to a newbie? > Firstly - How do I go about finding out who owns a particular field or piece > of land which I'd like to search so that I can ask permission. Are there any > areas I can search without permission i.e. public footpaths and woodland ? > *** Easiest way to find a land-owner is to invade his land, he'll soon chase you with his shotgun ! Seriously though, either ask about and someone should know, wait for the person to be in the field and then ask them or if you get really stuck, there's the land registry office up north. Public footpaths and woods are owned or managed by someone, usually the council, so it' their permission you need. The woods is a bit of a safer option if you do try going it alone without permission, just ensure that you dig no craters and leave them open !!! Finds in the woods will be WELL buried though ! > Secondly- Where is a good place to look for historical maps of my local > area. Do city libraries hold this sort of thing? The library is as good a place as any to start, but there are some great sources on the net. Try this one first... http://www.old-maps.co.uk/ > > Thirdly- If I am lucky enough to find something of value, how do I go about > selling it? Is EBay a possibility?? The hobby is very much enjoying what you find and researching it. In the unlikely event that you find something valuable, the Treasure Act must first be considered, if not treasure then yes, feel free to sell if you want to, E-Bay or elsewhere, but most of us keep the finds ! > > And finally - I've been wondering about buying a GPS system (always fancied > having one anyway), as I've read that it's always handy to log the location > of your finds. Is anyone able to recommend one suitable for detectorists? GPS is an excellent tool, but never been that far yet, might get there one day ! > > Any other tips that people are willing to offer will also be very welcome. *** RESEARCH pays off !!!!!!! Jim -- Find out what over 1990 detectorists have already found: THE Metal detecting smartgroup http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/detecting

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Lee Davison	Re: Can anybody offer some help to a newbie? Ive got the Garmin basic Etrex - Yellow one. I input the place I want to seach, then drive to the location, this GPS is not really cut out for driving - its made for walkers / hikers because it doesnt have a map, only a big arrow saying "your destination is 3 miles in this direction so read it in conjunction with your O/S maps. Usually its easy to follow and i use mine most weekends. When you park up, the Etrex is better than most while walking and keeps a good signal under tree cover. You can pick one up on Ebay for about £90 cheapest. It also comes in handy when you are in a strange area, you can mark where you leave the car. I lost my car on a few occasions before I got my GPS. Where in the country are you? PS Jim, I search woodland all the time, never had a problem, but then I do make sure I wear a green top and brown trousers ;o) I think the woods are great, something interesting (not usually old) to be found every dig) Lee