A UK-based metal detecting podcast exploring real finds, detectorist stories, British archaeology, and the history uncovered beneath our feet.
Hosted by Katie MacDoyle, the Detecting History Podcast goes beyond the signal to examine the people, places, laws, and discoveries that shape metal detecting in the UK today.
Episodes cover historic artefacts, coins and objects found by detectorists, the Treasure Act and Portable Antiquities Scheme, changes in legislation, museum relationships, and the wider archaeological context of the hobby.
Featuring solo investigations, expert interviews, and in-depth reporting on major developments affecting metal detecting, this podcast connects modern detecting with real history.
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A UK-based metal detecting podcast exploring real finds, detectorist stories, British archaeology, and the history uncovered beneath our feet.
Hosted by Katie MacDoyle, the Detecting History Podcast goes beyond the signal to examine the people, places, laws, and discoveries that shape metal detecting in the UK today.
Episodes cover historic artefacts, coins and objects found by detectorists, the Treasure Act and Portable Antiquities Scheme, changes in legislation, museum relationships, and the wider archaeological context of the hobby.
Featuring solo investigations, expert interviews, and in-depth reporting on major developments affecting metal detecting, this podcast connects modern detecting with real history.
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Is metal detecting about to be licensed in the UK?
A major parliamentary report published in December 2025 examines metal detecting, archaeology, current laws, and whether tighter regulation or licensing could be introduced.
In this Season 4 opener of the Detecting History Podcast, Katie breaks down the final report from the All-Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group (APPAG), explaining what it says, who was involved, and what the recommended next steps could mean for detectorists.
This episode covers:
Also in this episode:
This is essential listening for anyone who metal detects or wants to understand how UK heritage policy decisions could shape the future of the hobby.
Links to the full APPAG report and related resources are:
https://appgarchaeology.wordpress.com/inquiry/
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Hello everyone! How are you enjoying your summer? I hope you're loving the sunshine, keeping hydrated and slapping on that sunscreen!
I've been awol for a while, keeping things simple, recovering from horrible vertigo and just enjoying some UK travel and some restful times. With the brilliant weather comes lack of rain and super hard ground in good old Hampshire, so i'll be give the digging a miss until we hit Autumn.
Back in March I decided to do a "come on a dig with me" episode, then totally forgotten i'd done it until now, its a sign, the universe telling me its time to get excited about digging again, woohoo! Hope you enjoy something a bit different.
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Join me on the Metal Detecting History Podcast as we delve into the world of metal detecting, this week my guest is the renowned Sussex Searcher, Sam Spiers!
In this captivating episode, Sam shares invaluable insights into the art of metal detecting, from his favoured equipment, to how to do thorough research in uncovering promising locations.
We explore the thrill of the hunt as Sam recounts some of his most incredible finds, including the story behind his amazing gold tooth discovery!
Sam's passion for unearthing artefacts shines through as he discusses his ongoing quest to uncover more remnants of Sussex's rich past and more Roman!
Whether you're a seasoned detectorist or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips, anecdotes, and the infectious enthusiasm that makes The Sussex Searcher a true inspiration. Tune in and get ready to dig deep!
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In this episode of The Metal Detecting History Podcast, we interview Scott Ballard, Marketing and Communications Manager at Crawfords Metal Detectors, one of the UK’s leading metal detecting retailers. Scott shares expert insights into the metal detecting industry, discussing the latest metal detector technology, education in metal detecting, and how Crawfords supports the growing community of treasure hunters and detectorists.
Whether you're a beginner in metal detecting or a seasoned pro, this episode covers essential tips for choosing the right metal detector, the future of metal detecting technology, and how the business side of the hobby is evolving.
Key Takeaways:
Listen now to gain valuable knowledge that will enhance your metal detecting adventures!
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Hello lovely listener!
This week Ronan AKA DetectingNorthWales has popped by for a catch up, we find out all about how his adventures over the last year have been going and talk antiques and AI.
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Howdy dear listener.
This week I chat about detector selling success and failures, international and closer to home treasure quests and this weeks absolute landslide of epic tv offerings.
Please email me with your detecting tales, or contact me to come on as a guest! DetectingHistoryPodcast@Gmail.com
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Hello dear listeners! Happy new year to you all, I hope you have an epic 2025, so how have you been?
Listen to me update you on where i've been and review some of my own and instagram followers finds of 2024.
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Please write in to me, I'd love to hear from you, i'm on a campaign now to get some listener emails, email me at detectectinghistorypodcast@gmail.com or message me on instagram @detectinghistorypodcast or @KateMetalDetects and use the same details if you'd like to come on as a guest.
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Wotcha! Happy Sunday, and welcome to the last episode of season 2 of the podcast, potentially ever! Who knows, never say never.....
A massive thank you to all of the guests in the last 2 seasons, i've had so much fun and made many new metal detecting friends around the world, please keep in touch either via instagram or by email.
For this final episode enjoy listening to Aaron AKA Anglosaxonsceathunters perfect metal detecting day, stay lucky everyone!
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For this week's perfect metal detecting day I chat to Olly AKA Suffolk_Searcher. Listen as Olly goes through some of the incredible finds he's already had in the hobby, how detecting really is a wonderful family affair, as well as his love for history and the connections we form with the past through our finds.
Olly's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_searcher/
Olly's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@suffolksearcher
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Cath Lange is back! This time she's telling me all about what her perfect metal detecting day would look like, plus she has an amazing tip on how to make the best flask tea!
Cath's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/cath.lange/
Detecting Hub: https://www.thedetectinghub.co.uk/
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Welcome to the last of the Detectorists on the "detectorists" review series. The gang is all here, Emma, Ross, Ellie and myself chat about the 2022 special, how well we thought the series did at being true to life to actual metal detecting, as well as the big detectorists pub quiz!
So, who is your money on as winner of the quiz? Make sure you join in and let me know how you get on.
A massive thank you to Emloveoldstuff, Miss Detectorist, Detectorosst and of course Karl The Mental Detector for joining me on this marathon journey of the series review, it has been fun!
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This week I talk to the lovely Luke AKA SNDDetectorist about his perfect metal detecting day.
Don't forget to check out the amazing coin pods Luke makes by checking out the SND Detectorist website via the link below!
Luke's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/snddetectorist/
SNDDetectorist Website: https://snddetectorist.com/
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Welcome to the review of series 3 episode 6 of the wonderful BBC show the "detectorists"
Its the season 3 finale folks! Ellie AKA Miss Detectorist and I go through this wonderful last episode where time is up on church farm, the last day of the permission approaches before the solar farm folk move in, will they locate the magpie gold!? Will Andy and Becky get their dream house? Listen to find out.
Link to the detectorists homage to Witness youtube video Ellie speaks about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yft6sab3XDs
Ellie AKA Miss Detectorists Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/miss_detectorist/
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Why not watch along with us? Treat yourself to watch the series again then see if you agree with our observations!
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For this week's midweek extra's episode we have the delightful Jelly AKA The Metal Detective on the podcast, its funny as at the end of the episode I say I hope she will find her gold soon, and now we all know she has! Go and check out her instagram and Youtube to see what!
Find Jelly AKA The Metal Detective on Instagram here or on YouTube here
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Welcome to this fantastic review episode of the hit BBC show written by Mackenzie Crook "detectorists" series 3 episode 5 with Emloveoldstuff!
This week hear all about Andy finding a dream home as well as Toni and Lance trying to solve their living arrangement predicament as well as the bat action trust! Are the boys any closer to finding the gold? Also we talk about recording ancient trees, link to the website to do that is below, enjoy!
Record ancient trees here: https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk/how-to-record/
Emma AKA Emloveoldstuff Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/emloveoldstuff/
Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/
Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/
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Welcome to this weeks midweek episode of the Detecting History Podcast where I am joined by the wonderful Wes and Daz AKA Cotswold History Hunters to hear all about their perfect detecting day!
Wes and Daz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotswold_historyhunters/
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Welcome to the review of series 3 episode 4 of the wonderful BBC show the "detectorists".
This week Ross AKA Detectorosst is back for the episode of trouble and strife, be prepared as there's lots of tiffs in this episode, does Maggie's real reason for having turned up get revealed? Does Andy confess to becky about his employment status? Listen to find out!
Ross AKA Detectorosst's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/detectorosst/
Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/
Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/
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Happy Sunday, and welcome to the last of this seasons interviews with the wonderful Aaron Bennett AKA AngloSaxonSceatHunter.
Listen as Aaron runs us through his love of history from an early age and his inspiration to get into metal detecting, how he loves to connect with each of his items as well as some top tips and an incredible story involving some Romans and some lead caskets....!
Aaron's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/theanglosaxonsceathunter/
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This week's midweek extra's episode sees the return of the lovely Dan AKA Where There's Muck There's Money, hear all about his perfect metal detecting day conditions including a rather nice lunch choice, enjoy!
Dans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/where.theres.muck.theres.money/
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Hello, hello! Spring is here in the UK finally! Hope you're having a lovely week wherever in the world you are.....
This week I chat to Olly AKA Suffolk_Searcher. Listen as Olly goes through some of the incredible finds he's already had in the hobby, how detecting really is a wonderful family affair, as well as his love for history and the connections we form with the past through our finds.
Olly's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_searcher/
Olly's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@suffolksearcher
Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/
Detecting History Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/
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