Detecting Wales Rally Number 17 - the Silver Spoons Rally - Carmarthen.

[16.5DD (richard)]

well I was tired today on arrival at 11.30am had a chat til 12 and detected until 2.30pm I found loads of bits including 8 coins.
most people found a good general amount too.
and rob (the tsunami washed their phones away) lol

[onehorseAl( Al)]

Thanks again for the day out,Rob,Niel and Geoff.Great to see Kev(Cassa Dos) out and about again.The Georgian silver spoon was my find, a quick look at marks indicates 1789.Chasing makers mark.
Al

[Tafflaff (Rob)]

Well done Al good find , good to see you enjoyed yourself fella.  We're going to try and come West sooner than later fella if we can.

[onehorseAl( Al)]

Bring it on Rob!
Al

[Tafflaff (Rob)]

Now I'm waiting for Willow tree to come forward in his best Crocodile Dundee impersonations and say.

" You call that a spoon ?  This is a spoon"   

[Val Beechey]

Thanks to all who organised Carmarthen rally. Had a great 1st day, even if all I found was a lump of iron that might, or might not be a blade. I saw the horse and it was made of lead. Got a few bits myself.

[baden]

Great Report Neil.......I want to thank  DW for organising this rally, Great location and good directions....It was, as everyone say's, a beautiful location and the weather was brill............
Re: the Headless Horseman ( I did chuckle at the hat badge comment, would really build up your neck muscles!)  It is made of lead, but has not turned the usual white crusted
finish associated with lead in the ground.  There was suggestion that it may have something mixed in with it....
You will see that the 'Tail End' is detached, and this was the first piece I found about 4" depth on pasture, unsure about it, it went in the bag, I then had another good signal 6ft away and came up with the larger piece, same approx depth......I then proceeded to make a really good search of the imediate area in case there was more to it (like the riders Head !) but no more found!
I am awaiting a reply from the lovely Marian (about my find , not my marriage proposal, and by the way, Who told you about that !!! )       Thanks Again DW       Tom Clode (baden)   

[Trys]

Sounds like you all had a good day,really hope I can make it to the next one!

[Kev]

good to get back on the rally scene again me and Auntie Ann enjoyed the day ,did not find a lot myself as i had to have a break every 45 mins as my foot told me great to meet up with folks that iv not seen in a good while and to meet some new members as well,good report Neil nice photos as well. thanks for getting the land Rob, nice to meet up everyone ,weather was great to

[davtec (dave)]

good day out did not find a lot but enjoyed the day thanks

[Val Beechey]

I was so interested in BADEN'S Horse and headless rider, I had a thought last night, so did a little research. I think it's an early depiction of George and the Dragon.  The Romans were well into thier lead mining so who knows. Would like to know Marions idea when Baden hears back from  her.  Please keep us informed.  Lovely find, best of the day, without a doubt.

[handyman [Alan}]

mrs h and i had  a lovely day, well worth the trip. i'll post my pics of the livery buttons tomorrow.

thanks Rob, Geoff, Ray, Neil for all your  efforts in making this another succesful rally.

good to put faces to names, had a  great chat with adie and casa,  plus the 'regulars'

well worth the 400 mile round trip!!

cheers

[Titus Pullo]

Hi,
Many thanks to the DetectingWales rally organisers for their efforts in setting up the day. Alhough i did not find much apart from a few old pennies and a small buckle, it was a fantastic day out and i look forward to attending more detecting wales rallies in the future. It was great to meet fellow members - on the the most friendly rally i have ever been to. Excellent Day!
Regards
Titus Pullo

[The Doc]

Enjoyed the day, thanks to Geoff and crew. Hope you're feeling better soon Rob.

Here are my finds for the day.

Bull's nose-ring, candle-snuffer, copper-alloy bell, shattered belt clasp, horse blinker or saddle brass, horse harness buckle, two Georgian halfpennies, five buttons and four harness mounts that were originally silvered.

When I found the bell (last signal of the day), I thought it was late medieval, but according to UKDFD these are 17th-19th century. I think it's probably  a cow bell.

My mate Stephen had what was probably the best find of the day, a copper-alloy medieval annular brooch, circa 13th-14th century. Haven't got a pic of this yet.

[geordiefred]

Looks like you guys had a great day with some nice finds well done all