Arboretum Project

[Paul Belford]

I am setting up a one-day public archaeology project in an Arboretum, and would like to use a metal detector as part of this to search for old plant/tree labels and such-like.

One or two locals may bring their own metal detectors, or we might acquire a cheap one for the project.

Has anyone used metal detectors in a primarily wooded area to look for these sorts of things - they might be lead, iron, brass or composite of several metals? Any advice or tips on which sort of machine is best for this type of work?

Any views or ideas much appreciated. Many thanks...


Paul

[BAJR Host]

http://www.bajr.org/RACSmap/specialists.asp

can I suggest you use this map as well.. and click on Metal Detectorists you can zoom in and see who is near.. and email them.

worth a shot


“When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.”
William Blake

[jcmaloney]

BAJR is spot on.Buying a detector has many pitfalls...from cheapo chinese that won`t find a nail in an ironmongers through to machines that are so technical you`ll not know where the on off switch is !!
Much better to find a willing experienced volunteer !
:face-approve::D

Today is tomorrows yesterday.

[BAJR Host]

Absolutely..

after all, you could learn from them as well, they could advise and help... and of course visa-versa

let us know what you end up doing.. :face-approve:



“When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.”
William Blake

[Paul Belford]

Thanks for the comments. Your map didn't seem to work a few days ago but that might have been my computer!

We have a local volunteer lined up - I'll let you know how we get on.

[JBM]

Hi Paul,

If you are in the Bristol Area I can help you out.

Regards,

Jerry.

Retired Aerospace manager after many years in the engineering industry..
Locating and preserving historical items for future generations to enjoy.

[JBM]

Hi Paul, have you received the pm mail that I sent you.Jerry.

Retired Aerospace manager after many years in the engineering industry..
Locating and preserving historical items for future generations to enjoy.