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Tech in a county durham coal mine..which one? there are/were like a few, evident by all the banners at durham miners gala.....i lived in durham, at an old quarry village and went to school near another mine that id eat my liunch at (bearpark)
 
Pilgrims’ Progress

In the Middle Ages the Church encouraged people to make pilgrimages to special holy places called shrines. It was believed that if you prayed at these shrines you might be forgiven for your sins and thus have more chance of going to heaven … read more on my new blog post:

http://dtct.it/MNNDDg
 
So ... you want to be an archaeologist! - Part 1

A light-hearted look at the world of archaeology. I ask all ‘amateur archaeologists’ not to take it too seriously (not that you would). If you are a professional arkie please don’t take offence and fire off letters of complaint to all and sundry. By all means leave a comment if you wish … I’d be interested in what you think. Your views may even spur me on to further inane scribblings. Go for it!

http://dtct.it/MOr92T
 
The ‘Newfie’ Coin.

Was the gold coin discovered in Newfoundland previously handled by one of the Yorkshire coiners?
Perhaps not, but detectorists (as well as archaeologists) can also be imaginative with the evocative and improbable story!

http://dtct.it/McXq0P
 
Tech in a county durham coal mine..which one? there are/were like a few, evident by all the banners at durham miners gala.....i lived in durham, at an old quarry village and went to school near another mine that id eat my liunch at (bearpark)

I was an electrician at Thornley colliery, Derek.
Alas, all pits gone now.
I lived in Ludworth, east of Durham, and I know Bearpark.
 
MASONIC DETECTING FINDS – PART 1
Nine years ago the public imagination about Christianity’s secret past was fired, stoked up and resurrected with the publication of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code.

Is there any truth in these stories and what interest might they have for the metal detectorist?

http://dtct.it/Ome1oJ
 
Detecting Finds – Masonic Secrets - Part 2

The conclusion to my article includes several Masonic artefacts found by detectorists and myself in our elusive quest for the Holy Grail ...

http://dtct.it/MEkaHk
 
New (and unusual) use for a Garrett Pro-Pointer

Detectorist Tim Hollamby found that his versatile Garrett Pro-Pointer can be utilised for the most unusual tasks …

http://dtct.it/KMEC7d
 
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