USEFUL LINKS

Here are some good links.

NCMD - (National Council for Metal Detecting)  www.ncmd.co.uk

This site covers every aspect of the hobby including the Code of Practice , detecting abroad and

keeps everyone up-to date as to what is going on in the hobby in this country. 

Portable Antiquities Schame www.finds.org.uk

Guides to identifying objects: https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/

English Heritage: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Defra Grid Reference Finder  www.magic.defra.gov.uk 

Beginners Guide to Metal Detecting: https://www.buildingsguide.com/blog/metal-detecting-guide/

Coins: www.calgarycoin.com and www.wildwinds.com

Buckles: http://martyngleaden.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Buckles.pdf

Old OS Maps: https://maps.nls.uk/

Cheshire tithe maps: https://maps.cheshireeast.gov.uk/tithemaps/

Federation of Independent Detectorists (FID): www.fid.newbury.net

A great site to help Identify finds: http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/F/findsindex.htm

Paint.net - A good - FREE-  Photoshop alternative to edit your finds photos: https://www.getpaint.net/download.html