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Detecting History Podcast

Katie MacDoyle

Leisure

History

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 102

A weekly UK podcast exploring the real history uncovered by metal detectorists, mudlarkers and amateur archaeologists across Britain.

Hosted by Katie MacDoyle, the Detecting History Podcast brings together the people, finds, laws and discoveries shaping the hobby today. Episodes cover historic artefacts, coins and objects found in the field, the Treasure Act and Portable Antiquities Scheme, evolving legislation, and the wider archaeological story behind every find.

Featuring expert interviews, field stories, solo investigations and reporting on major developments in the detecting world, because every signal tells a story.

Find us on all socials /detectinghistorychannel

10% off some items at Regton.com using promo code DHPodcast

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https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorypodcast
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https://www.instagram.com/katiemetaldetects
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https://www.instagram.com/miss_detectorist
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/detectinghistorypod/?etsrc=sdt
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https://www.youtube.com/@DetectingHistoryChannel
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Is the Future of Metal Detecting at Risk? Inside the APPAG Report

Sunday, January 4, 2026 • Duration 28:57

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/

Regton 10% promo code on some items: DHPodcast

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Come on a metal detecting dig with me!

Sunday, July 13, 2025 • Duration 32:53

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/

For discounts on some but not all items at Regton use the promo code DHPodcast

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The last ever Detectorists on "detectorists" 2022 special review and The big detectorists pub quiz!!! Metal Detecting Fun

Saturday, June 15, 2024 • Duration 54:12

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/

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!

Luke AKA SNDDetectorist's Perfect Metal Detecting Day

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • Duration 11:37

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/

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.

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!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/detectinghistorypodcast

Etsy Store for merch!

Detectorists on "detectorists" Series 3 episode 6 The Finale! With Ellie AKA Miss Detectorist - Metal Detecting Review Chat

Saturday, June 8, 2024 • Duration 54:42

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!

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!

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!

Jelly AKA The Metal Detective's Perfect Metal Detecting Day

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 13:06

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

Our Regton 10% promo code is DHPodcast for up to 10% off, this code works on many (but not all) items on the website, every penny counts!

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

YouTube Channel: Here

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

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

Hit the follow button to get all the new episodes first!

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Detectorists on "detectorists" Series 3 episode 5 with Emloveoldstuff - Metal Detecting chat & TV review

Saturday, June 1, 2024 • Duration 46:45

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.

BUY US 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!

Wes & Daz AKA Cotswold History Hunters Perfect Metal Detecting Day

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 17:16

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/

Our Regton 10% promo code is DHPodcast for up to 10% off, this code works on many (but not all) items on the website, every penny counts!

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

YouTube Channel: Here

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

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

Etsy Store for merch! https://www.etsy.com/shop/detectinghistorypod/?etsrc=sdt

Hit the follow button to get all the new episodes first!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detectorists on "detectorists" - Season 3 episode 4 with Ross AKA Detectorosst - Metal Detecting

Saturday, May 25, 2024 • Duration 51:35

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!

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.

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!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/detectinghistorypodcast

Aaron Bennett AKA AngloSaxonSceatHunter - Metal Detecting Interview

Sunday, May 19, 2024 • Duration 01:05:09

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/

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!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/detectinghistorypodcast

Etsy Store for merch!

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