True North Detecting – Adventure Awaits!
Gear up for epic days in the fields of County Durham, where every beep could be the find of a lifetime. Whether you’re a pro with years of experience or brand-new to detecting, we welcome you to join the hunt, share the excitement, and uncover history together!
Upcoming Events
Bishop Auckland / Binchester
Join us on Sunday, September 21st for a day on 58 acres of stubble spanning six fields
The earliest known reference to Bishop Auckland itself is around 1000 AD as land given to the Earl of Northumberland for defending the church against the Scots. It is also mentioned in 1020 as a gift given to the Bishop of Durham by King Canute. However, a village almost certainly existed on the town's present site long before this, with there being evidence of church on the site of St Andrew's Church in South Church as early as the seventh century. Furthermore, the Romans had a look-out post where Auckland Castle is sited today and a 10-acre (0.040 km2) fort at nearby Binchester. There is also evidence of possible Iron Age settlements around the town, together with finds of Bronze Age, Neolithic and Mesolithic artefacts.
Previous Events
Stillington / Thorpe Thewles
Event Recap – Stillington / Thorpe Thewles, September 14th
On September 14th, our members gathered at Stillington / Thorpe Thewles to detect across 40 acres of well-prepared dragged stubble. During the day, we were also able to open up a large adjoining field, giving participants even more ground to explore.
The conditions were excellent and the event proved highly rewarding, with a wide variety of finds made. Discoveries included Roman coins, Medieval coins, a Saxon artefact, along with a number of Georgian and Victorian items. These finds added significant historical interest and demonstrated the depth of heritage present in the area.
The day was a great success, with plenty of ground covered and memorable finds made, further highlighting the value of organised and responsible detecting.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the landowner for kindly granting access to their land and making this event possible.
