The Searcher - October 2026

What’s new in this issue?

EXCLUSIVELY on our cover this month is a sensational siliquae hoard discovered by the Ninth Region MDC… it’s their eleventh hoard to date (but watch this space!). Dan Dawson recounts how events unfolded over several days, working hand in hand with local archaeologists.

Other highlights include a stunning Medieval sword pommel found in the north east of England. It’s copper alloy, beautifully decorated and noted as being of Regional Importance on the PAS database.

Kent FLO Andrew Richardson reports on the Nations’ Greatest Finds competition’s most significant artefact – an Anglo-Saxon pressblech from Lynsted. Greg Livermore shares how he found his first Roman coin hoard, while Adrian Marsden revisits an Anglo-Saxon thrymsa from Norfolk.

Our technical piece this month, from Neil Ham and Scott Sibbald, covers the FIVE golden rules – not to be missed!

And finally, Ross Hignett & Cathy Wollweber report on Midweek Searchers’ rare opportunity to search historic National Trust land.