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Getting started in metal detecting - the basics
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(7 ratings)
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Getting started in metal detecting - the basics

How to metal detect, use research, permissions, and identify treasures such as coins and gold, and even side income
Created byMark Grey
Last updated 12/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand different types of metal detecting kit
  • Understand the rules you must comply with when detecting
  • What to look for in the field to be more likely to find valuable items
  • What to do when you find treasure

Course content

2 sections • 9 lectures • 1h 10m total length

  • Introduction14:35

    A brief no nonsense introduction to what you will learn in the short and sharp course to get you started in metal detecting

  • Understanding the metal detecting - techniques14:21

    A look at how to use a detector and to avoid you walking over targets due to swinging and not holding the detector in the right way,

  • How to get involved and the general rules8:07

    Very important message about permissions and ensuring that you stay legal.

  • How to research areas of interest and tools available4:45

    A quick guide on ways to increase your chances of finding older targets by using old maps

  • What to look for in beach and field settings10:15

    Different settings will have different opportunities,  this provides tips on what to look for

  • What to do when you identify treasure11:46

    What to do if you find something that belongs in a museum!

  • How to Criss-cross signals0:11
  • Summary6:11

Requirements

  • No requirements

Description

This course is designed to be a short and sharp introduction into the things you need to know if you want to start metal detecting. From what kit to buy, how to detect, what rules to abide by , and what to do if you find treasure are all in this video.

What kit? reviewing the best starter detectors and associated kit; pin pointers, clothing

How to detect? how to position the detector, how to read the signals, how to swing the detector

What rules? Importance of permission, what you can detect without permission in the UK

Tips for detecting in different settings - woodland, fields, and beaches

What to do if you find treasure - understanding the process

Setting expectation - treasure hunting is fun, but setting the reality of starting detecting. Ensuring that the viewer knows that Youtube videos are only the success parts and dont show the reality of the work behind the video of finding trash first!

By setting out the basics of how to start detecting the aim is to see if metal detecting is the right hobby for you, set you on the right path for starting to find valuable items, and more importantly what to do to make sure the hobby remains enjoyable and legal.

I hope that you enjoy the course, and remember, its not always just about the treasure you find, but the history you hold!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner metal detectorists
  • Treasure hunting

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