Ive been in my area for around 8 years but havent touched a detector due to Ill health and disability.
Now a lot better I wanted to test the water so posted out 20 letters to local Farms. Received 6, No sorry, letters
BUT I 'give me a bell' letter and 2 phone calls promising me access after the shooting season finishes in Feb.
So this morning I went and saw the farmer and got one field of about 80 acres. Its in stubble. but had a ploughed strip about 20 foot wide down the middle.
Got the E Trac out and had a wander. LOADS of junk within 20 foot of the gate but up onto the thin ploughed strip, peace at last.
Doing my research later found that there was some sort of old Huntin lodge there in the 1800's and 1900' and it dissapears from the maps in the 60's.
Anyways, had a nice hour amidst the rain showers and pulled out a Roman Bronze. Bit grotty but Im happy for it to join its friends in the dispaly cabinet.
So first find from a new permission 5 mins from my house. So I know theres Roman around, well its quite close to a known area. Am I chuffed ??