Metal detecting rally raises thousands for charity

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Metal detecting rally raises thousands for charity

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/metal-detecting-rally-raises-thousands-269084

Celtic and Roman coins and a medieval cowbell have helped to raise more than £2,000 for two very good causes.

A rally held at Ilminster and organised by Detecting For Veterans turned up some long-lost gems and raised £2,500 which was split between The Veteran's Charity and Raleigh International.

Despite damp conditions, 75 metal detectorists turned out at Manor Farm in Seavington St Mary for the the event.

The more interesting finds of the day included some hammered coins, a gold ring, an 18th century candle snuffer and medieval cow bell.

A gold ring, believed to have been lost by a German Prisoner of War was also found.

The organiser of the event, Jason Massey, thanked the landowner and those who came along for helping to create a successful event.