Suffolk Detectorist
A random look back at 30 years of metal detecting in Suffolk.
A mix of common finds, and some special.
Enjoy.
Also
@sdetectorist on Instagram.
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social
Writer, archaeologist, wild swimmer, wild gardener. New book Echolands, A Journey in Search of Boudica out now from Hodder & Stoughton. https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/duncan-mackay/echolands/9781399714143/ Rep. Jim Gill at Felicity Bryan Associates
@readingmuseum.bsky.social
Posts from Reading Museum. We share stories from the history of the town of Reading, its people, its wildlife, and our collections. www.readingmuseum.org.uk
@owenthesignal.bsky.social
Trains, boats and planes. And music. And wildlife, geology, genealogy, astronomy... All the right things, just not necessarily in the right order Flickr: owenthesignal (rail & transport) wildspaces (photography)
@hillfortian.bsky.social
Heritage & Archaeology Manager at Chilterns National Landscape; prehistorian, flyfisher, ferroequinologist. Jack of some trades, master of none. FSA Opinions are all my own...
@adammarkham.bsky.social
Climate change science, impacts & solutions. Biodiversity, cultural heritage, zooarchaeology & human-bird history. Part-time PhD student at UHI researching Viking/Norse birds. #climateheritage #archaeobirds. ArsenalFC. www.climateheritageadvisors.com
@trixranderson.bsky.social
Archaeologist at North Yorkshire Historic Environment Record: special interest in Viking-Age Britain and the Great Heathen Army
@henebtwa.bsky.social
Heneb is an independent organisation dedicated to the conservation, investigation, recording and promotion of the historic environment of Wales and beyond. heneb.org.uk
@wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
Wiltshire Museum, Devizes. Discover the story of Wiltshire, including Britain's best early Bronze Age archaeology collection featuring Gold from the Time of Stonehenge. Family friendly.
@han-okon.bsky.social
Ancient History Student. Swiftie and Houseplant Lover. Museum enthusiast. Usually more detail is posted in the alt text.
@barnsleymuseums.bsky.social
Sharing stories from our collections and our five free to visit venues across Barnsley; Cannon Hall Museum, The Cooper Gallery, Experience Barnsley Museum, Worsbrough Mill & Elsecar Heritage Centre www.barnsley-museums.com
@midnorfolkrly.bsky.social
Official Bluesky page for the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust who own and operate the railway line between Wymondham, Dereham, North Elmham & County School. A Registered Charity.
@artfletch.bsky.social
London based video games artist and stay at home dad mostly posting about my photogrammetry heritage hobby.
@katharineedgar.bsky.social
Historical fiction writer, recreational Tudor and mistress of many obsolete crafts. History, textiles, costume, more history
@londonmadlark.bsky.social
Alessio Checconi - Thames Mudlark, PhD in Paleontology, Antiques Collector, Art and Archeology enthusiast
@balisally.bsky.social
Yorkshire born reader of books and drinker of gin. Bossed around by a black and white cat.
@northernmudlarks.bsky.social
Mother & daughter Mudlarks/ ‘Treasure’ hunters and artisans based in southern Scotland. Sharing our adventures on YouTube.
@mudfacegirl.bsky.social
I dig up old things. I'm new to 🔵sky. I'll be showing you the artefacts & coins I unearth.
@susanagardiner.bsky.social
Writer, trying to enjoy the pleasures of the natural world, books, gardens, history, the arts & supporting Ipswich Town FC. My published books include: Ipswich Town: A History; Secret Ipswich; The Wanderer (Frank Soo biography).
@discoverdunwich.bsky.social
Updates on Dunwich Museum by Matt Salusbury, Chair of the Museum's trustees, editor of its newsletter and among its biggest fans. Museum currently open 11.30-4.30 daily. https://www.dunwichmuseum.org.uk/
@timimu.bsky.social
2025 Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/2dc04c7d Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum is a Grade I listed mill dating from 1170, that still mills flour. Restored, it is a popular, interactive museum where working machinery and milling bring history to life
@kentwellhall.bsky.social
Moated historic Tudor manor house in south Suffolk with walled garden & rare breed farm. Home of world famous historical recreations, Dickensian Christmas, Scaresville & Halloweenies. This year it’s 1536! https://www.kentwell.co.uk/ CO10 9BA
@markknight63.bsky.social
Archaeologist with a Fenland tendency. Happiest in the black, buttery depths seeking old land surfaces. You got them big dreams....
@mouseinthehouse.bsky.social
North England 🌻 Parrots and birds Gardening. History. The Film Crowd. Animal lover. Veggie. Not a real witch. I DON'T auto follow back
@drakonheritage.bsky.social
Behind the scenes at Drakon Heritage and Conservation. Dr Jenni Butterworth and Pieta Greaves ACR
@cowfoldseagull.bsky.social
BHAFC STH, detectorist, GOSBTS. Indie music, Sussex Best, Lewes FC owner, Leverkusen, I Wunt be druv,
@4aamari.bsky.social
cherisher of this planet / taker of photos / lover of poetry & libraries
@sarahwiththetrains.bsky.social
Norwich based Potteries born, neurodivergent, queer, rail enthusiast and YouTuber! She/her or they/them. 🏳️🌈 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sarahwiththetrains?si=KskTM3mu3MetUvC6
@kateem.bsky.social
Writer and publisher of fantasy fiction at peachfieldpress.uk. Recovering publisher at Handheld Press. Recorder of 🏺 finds. 18 years of academic writing & reviews at katemacdonald.net. Literary historian VRF at Oxford Brookes. Closet librarian, Q clerk.
@tostig1066.bsky.social
archaeologist, medievalist, longbow archer and virtual cricketer, something to do with PAS… and uni Reading & Helsinki
@dottiedollie.bsky.social
Doll Artist, Doll Collector. Lover of stripey socks, micro cars, history & squishy faced dogs. Colchester, Essex
@lizanderson.bsky.social
Licensed Thames Mudlark. Up To My Eyes In Silt. NB: It is illegal to search the tidal Thames Foreshore, for any reason, without a valid permit from the Port of London Authority. Instagram: @lizanderson2 Blog: A Mudlark’s Diary https://amudlarksdiary.com/
@hornesupremacy.bsky.social
Early medieval archaeologist | Viking trade PhD (Glas.) | MA (Oxon) Balliol, Oxford history | Author: A Viking Market Kingdom in Ireland and Britain | Co-Ed. / Author: The Viking Age in Scotland | Archaeology & Museum Comms | Govan Stones Museum Assistant
@fmsrobbins1.bsky.social
Book lover. I believe that every day has a little magic. So dare to look for it! And aren't dogs fabulous?
@megsdigs.bsky.social
Community experimental archaeology • ancient craft and wellbeing • bioarchaeology • PhD student • The Experimental Health Project • Bournemouth University
@durotrigesdig.bsky.social
Investigating the Iron Age and Roman period in SW Britain. Bournemouth University #HillfortsWednesday Posts (mostly) by Miles Russell
@mikechallis.bsky.social
Sound Artist, Maker and Educator. Most of my work involves wildlife and/or Sound Sculptures. Based in Suffolk, UK
@alisonfisk.bsky.social
Recent Masters in Archaeological Practice at Birkbeck @bbkhistorical.bsky.social. Volunteer at PCA Archaeology @pcaarchaeology.bsky.social and Ham House, Richmond. Here for Archaeology. I often post my own photos of museum artefacts and ancient sites
@yorym-flo.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) at York Museums Trust. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
@thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A mainly medieval mouse with a passion for history and architecture. Historia, Caseus, Somnum!
@susieflo.bsky.social
Archaeologist, clay pipe specialist, illustrator. Finds Liaison Officer for North Wales - PAS Cymru; Research Fellow, University of Liverpool; Visiting Research Fellow, University of Chester. All views my own!
@findsorguk.bsky.social
Central Unit of the Portable Antiquities and Treasure team at the British Museum. The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a DCMS funded project to encourage the voluntary recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public.