or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
5 new from £7.89

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Beginner's Guide To Metal Detecting
 
See larger image
 

Beginner's Guide To Metal Detecting [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by J Evan-Hart and D Stuckey (Author), Greg Payne (Editor, Illustrator)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
RRP: £10.00
Price: £8.97 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £1.03 (10%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Friday, November 13? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
5 new from £7.89

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this book with Roman Britain (Historical Map & Guide) by Ordnance Survey

Beginner's Guide To Metal Detecting + Roman Britain (Historical Map & Guide)
Price For Both: £13.46

Show availability and delivery details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Discriminating Metal Detector

Discriminating Metal Detector

4.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £38.99
Permission Impossible: Metal Detecting Search Permission Made Easy

Permission Impossible: Metal Detecting Search Permission Made Easy

by David Villanueva
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)  £4.97
Professional Metal Detector

Professional Metal Detector

£51.62
Roman Britain (Historical Map & Guide)

Roman Britain (Historical Map & Guide)

by Ordnance Survey
4.2 out of 5 stars (5)  £4.49
The Treasure Hunter's Handbook: Britain's Buried Treasure - And How to Find it

The Treasure Hunter's Handbook: Britain's Buried Treasure - And How to Find it

by Brian Grove
3.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £5.97
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 92 pages
  • Publisher: Greenlight Publishing (1 May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1897738188
  • ISBN-13: 978-1897738184
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.6 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,937 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #1 in  Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Petroleum, Mining & Geological > Mining
    #1 in  Books > Science & Nature > Earth Sciences & Geography > Geology > Economic Geology > Mining Geology
    #5 in  Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Reference

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   Kellyco Metal Detectors opens new browser window
www.KellycoDetectors.com/RealSite  -  The Official REAL Kellyco Website! Check out Great Selection & Deals. 
   Need Metal Detector Info? opens new browser window
www.MetalDetector.cc/Detectors  -  Free Article & Reviews. Live Chat, Current Models. Check Us Out! 
   Discount Metal Detectors opens new browser window
www.uk-metal-detectors.co.uk  -  Check out our amazing offers! Order online, same day despatch 
  
 

Product Description

Product Description

Beginner s Guide to Metal Detecting, written by Julian Evan-Hart and Dave Stuckey is aimed at both those who are thinking of taking up this fascinating hobby and those who have recently started detecting but as yet have little experience. The title is well illustrated, in full colour, and the chapter headings give you a clear indication of the content. - The Different Types Of Detectors Available - Detecting Accessories - Where To Detect - Researching Potential Sites - Gaining Search Permission - Fieldwalking & What To Look For - Search Techniques & Methods - Examples Of Detector Found Artefacts - A Positive Attitude From Archaeology - Identifying, Recording, Cleaning, Storing & Displaying Finds - Making A Connection With Your Finds & Creating Time Lines - Further Reading & Assistance - Further Information - Glossary Of Terms

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Beginner's Guide to Metal Detecting, 31 Jul 2007
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)   

There has been a big upsurge in the hobby, or some may call it an obsession with metal detecting. Finds of coin hoards, rings, pieces of harness from the Saxon and Viking periods are well publicized and this wets the appetite of many a prospective treasure trove seeker.

This book gives a good insight into what type of metal detectors are best and how to use them correctly. This is extremely important, because a good metal detector is totally useless if it is not used correctly. The book shows that research can be very important also and a `feel' of where to do your detecting. The best metal detector in the world will not find anything if there is nothing to find. I know that statement seems pretty obvious but it is fact. There are hot spots where there is a good chance of finding something old, but maybe not worth a fortune.

The book gives an excellent insight into most things you need to know to go metal detecting. If you are doing it to have some fun, you probably will. If you are doing it to home in on some treasure trove, you are more than likely going to be disappointed, and remember all land in England is owned by somebody, no matter how overgrown or derelict it looks. Make sure you have permission to be there.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting Book, 23 Aug 2009
By Mr. Albert E. Holmes - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
Very interesting book and helpful, well laid out and full of useful information. I can certainly recommend it to anyone taking an interest in metal detecting and am sure it would benefit more advanced detectorists as well. After reading it I was able to kit myself out with the basic gear needed and by following the hints and tips on where to go and how to approach various landowners plus stay within the laws appertaining to this interesting hobby, I have gained permission to search on a few acres of land nearby.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy if you expect to learn anything new, 11 Jun 2009
By Mr. T. J. Taylor (Wormley, Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This book tells you all you already know. It's all very basic and commonsense stuff, like asking the land owner's permission and how to dig a hole. Very disappointing.
Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A beginners guide
A good guide for those thinking about taking up this hobby before you pay out for a metal detector. Ideas of what to look for, where to look and how to start off. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Ms. V. Marjoram

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 

   


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Look for similar items by subject


Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.