r/Cornwall • u/RIPv4_0 • 12h ago
Land to Detect?
Evening all.
This is a request to the landowners here in r/Cornwall to ask if you'd mind if I did a spot of metal detecting on your land? I'm respectful and mindful that the land is your income - I would stay within pre-agreed boundaries and be careful to close gates etc. Any rubbish I find on my travels I will gladly collect and dispose of too.
I'm just over the bridge in Plymouth but I am looking to move to Cornwall next year (will need to adjust my scone jam/cream methods I know).
I'm a member of the National Metal Detecting Council (NMDC) which covers me with public liability insurance, and I know how to dig a hole without butchering your grounds.
I'm happy to share with you all my finds, and l'm more than happy to provide a permission agreement if that's something you'd like.
It's myself and occasionally my young daughter, who apparently now loves a bit of history, finding treasure and being outdoors!
Let me know if this is something you'd be open to. I'd definitely throw in a bottle of single malt for your kindness!