Relic Hunting

I just moved to East Tn

We are right along a civil war route, in a heavily wooded area, so I am just *dying* to get a metal detector and go out there. Maybe once I get back home! The man who owns a huge chunk of land next to us would probably let us go over there, as well. Acres and acres to explore..

Anyway, Crash, nohope is right about the research. If you can find some older maps of your area - maybe some historic reading at the library which points to who or what may have been there or traveled through - you'd have a much better idea of where to start. Good luck.. and don't forget to take pictures of anything you may find!

Old schools are pretty good for finds.
even newer (1950's) schools can really pay off.

Remember: Before the school was there something was on that spot.

I have found relics, Civil War buttons and Barber & Seated coinage at schools built in the 1950's!

Usually the schools are built on well traveled routes.

Good luck, and make your own luck: do some research about the area.

You bring up an interesting angle on detecting. In Europe and Asia, civilizations have been built on top of each other for thousanbds of years. You can find stuff in a field because it's likely that 500 years ago it was a town.

If you decide to buy a new Garrett, we ship to Spain. If you're getting a more expensive machine, it often pays to have the shipping and customs costs, rather than buying locally.