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Is metal detecting about to be licensed in the UK?

A major parliamentary report published in December 2025 examines metal detecting, archaeology, current laws, and whether tighter regulation or licensing could be introduced.

In this Season 4 opener of the Detecting History Podcast, Katie breaks down the final report from the All-Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group (APPAG), explaining what it says, who was involved, and what the recommended next steps could mean for detectorists.

This episode covers:

• Whether metal detecting licences are actually being proposed
• How reporting, monitoring, and enforcement currently work
• The role of the Treasure Act and Portable Antiquities Scheme
• Why detectorists are recognised as vital contributors to archaeology
• Where tensions still exist between archaeology, museums, and detecting
• What changes could affect rallies, museums, and heritage protection

Also in this episode:

• Season 4 updates, including full video episodes on YouTube
• Detector kit chat, including ORX issues and moving to the Equinox 800
• Finds news from the UK and beyond, including medieval coins and shipwreck treasure
• What’s on TV right now for history and metal detecting fans

This is essential listening for anyone who metal detects or wants to understand how UK heritage policy decisions could shape the future of the hobby.

Links to the full APPAG report and related resources are:

https://appgarchaeology.wordpress.com/inquiry/

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Hello everyone! How are you enjoying your summer? I hope you're loving the sunshine, keeping hydrated and slapping on that sunscreen!

I've been awol for a while, keeping things simple, recovering from horrible vertigo and just enjoying some UK travel and some restful times. With the brilliant weather comes lack of rain and super hard ground in good old Hampshire, so i'll be give the digging a miss until we hit Autumn.

Back in March I decided to do a "come on a dig with me" episode, then totally forgotten i'd done it until now, its a sign, the universe telling me its time to get excited about digging again, woohoo! Hope you enjoy something a bit different.

If you want to get in touch with me email me at detectinghistorypodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/metaldetectinghistorypodcast/

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Welcome to the last of the Detectorists on the "detectorists" review series. The gang is all here, Emma, Ross, Ellie and myself chat about the 2022 special, how well we thought the series did at being true to life to actual metal detecting, as well as the big detectorists pub quiz!

So, who is your money on as winner of the quiz? Make sure you join in and let me know how you get on.

A massive thank you to Emloveoldstuff, Miss Detectorist, Detectorosst and of course Karl The Mental Detector for joining me on this marathon journey of the series review, it has been fun!

Em's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/miss_detectorist/

Ellie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/miss_detectorist/

Ross's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectorosst/

Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

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This week I talk to the lovely Luke AKA SNDDetectorist about his perfect metal detecting day.

Don't forget to check out the amazing coin pods Luke makes by checking out the SND Detectorist website via the link below!

Luke's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/snddetectorist/

SNDDetectorist Website: https://snddetectorist.com/

Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

Detecting History Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/

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Welcome to the review of series 3 episode 6 of the wonderful BBC show the "detectorists"

Its the season 3 finale folks! Ellie AKA Miss Detectorist and I go through this wonderful last episode where time is up on church farm, the last day of the permission approaches before the solar farm folk move in, will they locate the magpie gold!? Will Andy and Becky get their dream house? Listen to find out.

Link to the detectorists homage to Witness youtube video Ellie speaks about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yft6sab3XDs

Ellie AKA Miss Detectorists Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/miss_detectorist/

Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/

Why not watch along with us? Treat yourself to watch the series again then see if you agree with our observations!

Official Detecting History Podcast's discount code with metal detecting specialists Regton's! Enter the promo code DHPodcast in the promo code section at checkout for a 10% discount on applicable items (excludes some detectors).

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For this week's midweek extra's episode we have the delightful Jelly AKA The Metal Detective on the podcast, its funny as at the end of the episode I say I hope she will find her gold soon, and now we all know she has! Go and check out her instagram and Youtube to see what!

Find Jelly AKA The Metal Detective on Instagram here or on YouTube here

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Welcome to this fantastic review episode of the hit BBC show written by Mackenzie Crook "detectorists" series 3 episode 5 with Emloveoldstuff!

This week hear all about Andy finding a dream home as well as Toni and Lance trying to solve their living arrangement predicament as well as the bat action trust! Are the boys any closer to finding the gold? Also we talk about recording ancient trees, link to the website to do that is below, enjoy!

Record ancient trees here: https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk/how-to-record/

Emma AKA Emloveoldstuff Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/emloveoldstuff/ 

Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/

Why not watch along with us? Treat yourself to watch the series again then see if you agree with our observations!

Official Detecting History Podcast's discount code with metal detecting specialists Regton's! Enter the promo code DHPodcast in the promo code section at checkout for a 10% discount on applicable items (excludes some detectors).

Please help keep the podcast going by giving us a rating on your podcast player, leaving a comment, sharing on socials or even just telling a friend about it.

Contact us! Do you have a story you want to tell? A shout out? A product you want to promote? Do you want me to review a product? Email me at Katie@DetectingHistoryPodcast.com I’d LOVE to hear from you!

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Welcome to this weeks midweek episode of the Detecting History Podcast where I am joined by the wonderful Wes and Daz AKA Cotswold History Hunters to hear all about their perfect detecting day!

Wes and Daz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotswold_historyhunters/

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Want to get in touch? Email me at: Katie@detectinghistorypodcast.com

Buy the podcast a coffee! Its not actually a coffee.....its a one of donation of a small amount to help keep the podcast going, you can do this at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/detectinghistorypodcast

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My detecting Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

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Welcome to the review of series 3 episode 4 of the wonderful BBC show the "detectorists".

This week Ross AKA Detectorosst is back for the episode of trouble and strife, be prepared as there's lots of tiffs in this episode, does Maggie's real reason for having turned up get revealed? Does Andy confess to becky about his employment status? Listen to find out!

Ross AKA Detectorosst's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/detectorosst/

Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/

Why not watch along with us? Treat yourself to watch the series again then see if you agree with our observations!

Official Detecting History Podcast's discount code with metal detecting specialists Regton's! Enter the promo code DHPodcast in the promo code section at checkout for a 10% discount on applicable items (excludes some detectors).

Please help keep the podcast going by giving us a rating on your podcast player, leaving a comment, sharing on socials or even just telling a friend about it.

Contact us! Do you have a story you want to tell? A shout out? A product you want to promote? Do you want me to review a product? Email me at Katie@DetectingHistoryPodcast.com I’d LOVE to hear from you!

BUY ME A COFFEE! If you'd buy me a coffee in real life as you're a fan of the show please consider doing so the virtual way to help cover the hosting fees, I will really appreciate it!

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Happy Sunday, and welcome to the last of this seasons interviews with the wonderful Aaron Bennett AKA AngloSaxonSceatHunter.

Listen as Aaron runs us through his love of history from an early age and his inspiration to get into metal detecting, how he loves to connect with each of his items as well as some top tips and an incredible story involving some Romans and some lead caskets....!

Aaron's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/theanglosaxonsceathunter/

Katie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects/

Detecting History Podcast Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast/

Official Detecting History Podcast's discount code with metal detecting specialists Regton's! Enter the promo code DHPodcast in the promo code section at checkout for a 10% discount on applicable items (excludes some detectors).

Please help keep the podcast going by giving us a rating on your podcast player, leaving a comment, sharing on socials or even just telling a friend about it.

Contact us!

Do you have a story you want to tell? A shout out? A product you want to promote? Do you want me to review a product? Email me: Katie@DetectingHistoryPodcast.com I’d LOVE to hear from you!

BUY US A COFFEE! If you'd like to buy me a virtual coffee to help keep the podcast going I'd appreciate it!

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