I have a pretty old park in town that is right next to a river. Every 4-5 years the river floods the park (to the tune of 4-5 feet of water for several weeks at a time). Prior to the 1930's, this park used to be home of the county fairgrounds.
I have detected this park several times over the years and have never found much by way of old coins or relics. I've recovered a wheatie or two, but that's about it. I do find copper Lincolns about 8-9 inches deep, which also leads toto believe old targets are deeper yet.
My question is two fold. First, would regular flooding of this park lead to items sinking deeper than a non flooding park? And does anyone have any tips that might help me recover these very deep targets.
I know they're there, I just can't seem to get to them.
Thanks!
I have detected this park several times over the years and have never found much by way of old coins or relics. I've recovered a wheatie or two, but that's about it. I do find copper Lincolns about 8-9 inches deep, which also leads toto believe old targets are deeper yet.
My question is two fold. First, would regular flooding of this park lead to items sinking deeper than a non flooding park? And does anyone have any tips that might help me recover these very deep targets.
I know they're there, I just can't seem to get to them.
Thanks!
