Local Historic Finds

Metal Detecting

One of our committee members, Chris Noakes is an active metal detectorist. Chris has discovered some fascinating artifacts found buried in the Churston and Galmpton area.

He shares information and images of his finds on his website (see link below)

You can visit Chris’s website here to find out more

Here are a few of Chris’s recent finds.

Buckle find by Chris Noakes

Medieval belt buckle

Coin find by Chris Noakes

Gurnesey 1830, 1 Double

Coin find by Chris Noakes

Edward II penny – early 1300’s

Chris promotes responsible, lawful metal detecting and is a member of the National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD). The NCMD gives guidance and advice on responsible, lawful metal detecting in the UK.