The Searcher

02/04/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvxj4jzvvvo

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

25/03/2026

This month’s front cover exclusive sees Searcher team member Tom Lucking share the story behind the discovery of an internationally significant Iron Age hoard. Since such an incredible find wouldn’t have been possible without a metal detector, we thought it was only right to showcase it on the cover.

You can grab a copy of our May 2026 issue here: https://www.thesearcher.co.uk/products/the-searcher-may-2026

Image Credit Tom Lucking / Pre Construct Archaeology

23/03/2026

Searcher Magazine - May 2026

What’s new in this issue?

Searcher team member Tom Lucking exclusively reveals how events unfolded when they discovered an internationally significant Iron Age hoard. As it wouldn’t have been found without a metal detector (and it’s such an amazing find), I felt it was really worth celebrating on the cover.

We also have the 2024 Nations’ Greatest Find competition nominations, which looks to be another hard judging task. Other highlights include a Bronze Age hoard discovered on a charity dig by Simon Browning and a gold aureus found in Wales by Paul McLoughlin.

Our technical piece this month is a field test on the new Minelab Vanquish 360, which looks to be a great machine, and Permission Impossible Part 2 is on Gaining & Keeping Permission by David Villaneuva, providing advice on one of the biggest hurdles in this hobby, and is well worth a read.

On sale now at www.thesearcher.co.uk or in newsagents from Friday 27 March.

19/03/2026

Keep your metal detector safe, organised, and ready for action with our range of durable carry bags. Designed to fit most major detector brands, they offer plenty of space for your machine, additional coils and accessories.

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06/03/2026

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25/02/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xy52wndx1o

The objects, which were used to produce tools and weapons, were found on grazing land in west Wales.

25/02/2026

EXCLUSIVELY again (see May 2025 issue), we share yet more AMAZING aurei to add to the initial 39 found, making a total of 60! Rob Turrell and Tom Lucking exclusively report in Part Two of the Hartismere District Hoard. Images are under copyright.

Grab the latest issue here:
www.thesearcher.co.uk/products/the-searcher-april-2026

23/02/2026

What’s new in this issue?

EXCLUSIVELY again (see May 2025 issue), we share yet more AMAZING aurei to add to the initial 39 found, making a total of 60! Rob Turrell and Tom Lucking ( ) exclusively report in Part Two of the Hartismere District Hoard.

Other highlights are: a rare Early Medieval silver gilt ring with runes discovered by Rafal Wesolowski, the Broadhembury ring found in Devon, Adrian Marsden shares the history behind zoomorphic brooches and Luke Davies shares the moment when ‘gold found him’, in the form of a rare gold Early Medieval coin brooch.

If you own a Manticore, then Scott Sibbald and Neil Ham’s ‘Manticore Unmasked’ article shows exactly how to maximise the potential of your machine to achieve more finds. If you’re having trouble getting permissions, a must-read is ‘Permission Impossible’ by David Villanueva, who offers advice and tips on how to succeed.

18/02/2026

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17/02/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp32n93np87o

1950s owner of unique document had no idea of its significance and nearly turned it into furnishing.