Finds & Identification
Links & Resources for Finds & Identification
Clubs and Online Groups
NCMD-maintained directory of UK metal-detecting clubs and online groups.
Source: National Council for Metal Detecting
Authority Tier: 1
Topics: general identification, communities
Date Published: 11-7-2025
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Metal Detecting Laws UK for 2025: Best Practices
Overview of 2025 legal context with practical guidance on reporting to PAS and Treasure.
Source: Joan Allen
Authority Tier: 3
Topics: general identification, dating methods/typology
Date Published: 20-5-2025
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
UK Detector Finds Database (UKDFD)
User-curated database of recorded detector finds with typology notes for comparison and ID.
Source: UKDFD
Authority Tier: 3
Topics: general identification, coins, brooches, buckles, buttons, lead objects, bronze objects, iron objects, jewellery
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: Yes
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Dragonesque brooch (Romano-British) — British Museum Collection Online
Collection entry with typological details and curator’s comments for a Romano-British brooch.
Source: British Museum
Authority Tier: 1
Topics: brooches, dating methods/typology
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Head-loop brooch (Romano-British) — British Museum Collection Online
Detailed collection record for a Romano-British t-shaped head-loop brooch.
Source: British Museum
Authority Tier: 1
Topics: brooches, dating methods/typology
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Chatelaine brooch; toilet-set (Romano-British) — British Museum Collection Online
Enamelled copper-alloy chatelaine brooch component with findspot and display info.
Source: British Museum
Authority Tier: 1
Topics: brooches, jewellery, dating methods/typology
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Collections Online — Archaeology & Numismatics (National Museum Wales)
Collections portal with Iron Age to post-medieval objects and coinage of Wales.
Source: Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales
Authority Tier: 1
Topics: coins, brooches, bronze objects, iron objects, jewellery, general identification
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: webpage
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: web
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
U.K. History Finders Weekend (May 2025) — Anglo Celtic Metal Detecting
Field video featuring multiple artefact recoveries useful for recognising small finds.
Source: Anglo Celtic Metal Detecting
Authority Tier: 4
Topics: general identification, coins, bronze objects, iron objects
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: video
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: youtube
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
The Norton Disney Roman Dodecahedron, Copyright & The Missing PAS Record! — Watching Brief
UK archaeology news analysis discussing a Roman dodecahedron discovery and recording.
Source: Watching Brief
Authority Tier: 4
Topics: general identification, Roman objects, dating methods/typology
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: video
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: youtube
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Beneath our Feet: Everyday Discoveries Reshaping History
British Museum/PAS-led book showcasing public finds with context for ID and dating.
Source: Thames & Hudson (with the British Museum)
Authority Tier: 1
Topics: general identification, coins, jewellery, dating methods/typology
Date Published: 15-5-2025
Format: book
Access: Paid
Established classic: No
Author: Michael Lewis; Ian Richardson; Mackenzie Crook
Platform: book
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Stone Age Finds (UK)
UK-based group dedicated to identification of prehistoric stone tools.
Source: Facebook Group
Authority Tier: 4
Topics: general identification, dating methods/typology
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: facebook
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: facebook
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
UK Group for Roman Artefacts pre 410 AD
UK group focused on Roman artefacts with identification and dating discussions.
Source: Facebook Group
Authority Tier: 4
Topics: brooches, coins (Roman), jewellery, general identification, dating methods/typology
Date Published: [object Object]-[object Object]-[object Object]
Format: facebook
Access: Free
Established classic: No
Author:
Platform: facebook
Data scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
