Lexington Metal Detectorist Discovers Evidence of Romans in Kentucky
Scott Clark • April 1Roman Gold and Garnet disk- AD 200-400 was one of the first non-coin finds to be recovered. [UPDATE: CNN says it might be around 5:40 Eastern...
Johnson School “Penny Lunch” Token – Aluminum – Lexington Kentucky (Fayette Co. Schools)
Scott Clark • March 21[click to zoom]This Johnson School "Penny Lunch" token (aluminum) was OVER 13" deep on private property on the North side of Lexington. It remains...
Rare Winchester (Kentucky) City Railway Company Token
Scott Clark • February 13Winchester Railway 1-Fare Token.....Sometimes a small artifact found in an old house really gives us a rare connection to local history. This very...
Adding Tile GPS Key Finders on Metal Detecting Equipment
Scott Clark • January 14Beat up and working great. I have a second generation Tile on my Garrett Carrot. Since the pinpointer is orange, and the device was louder, I didn't...
Wireless Whisper Headphones for Deus XP WS4 – Field Test
Scott Clark • December 31Central Soundz Quantum Wireless Whisper headphones for the Deus XP Metal Detector. Image: Treasure Hunting outfitters If you can't hear the full...
Will Cheap CM-Level GPS Replace Stakes, Strings and Tape Measures in Archaeology?
Scott Clark • December 15Image: ESA The European Space Agency's Galileo system went live today after a bunch of rocket launches and billions in investment. Sources say...
Short Highlight Reel from Metal Detecting Video Adventures in Kentucky
Scott Clark • December 4I had fun making this metal detecting higlights clip promo video for the Facebook page. Have gained over 2100 followers for Metal Detecting in...
Hiding Gold or Treasure at Your Home from Metal Detectors (for-fun Post)
Scott Clark • November 16illustration of a privy probe This has been a fun discussion with friends online and a few Archaeologist buddies over drinks. It was fun...
Metal Detecting Photography by Scott Clark for 2016
Scott Clark • October 27These are the images I've submitted to Whites Detecting for consideration in their calendar. No matter if they use them, I thought you might...
“Detectorist, Transformed” via Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists
Scott Clark • September 25Now, string wrapped and stakes pulled, after a year of sweat, bee stings and poison ivy I will be presenting a paper at the next SHA with my friend...
Exploration at the Goodnight Cemetery near Perryville Battlefield
Scott Clark • September 23The Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists are publishing "30 Days of Archaeology." One of my projects, the Goodnight Cemetery is one...
ATF Issues Public Safety Warning: IEDs (Explosives) Hidden in Game/Trail Cameras in KY
Scott Clark • August 25Ok, this sucks. More information at https://www.atf.gov/news/pr/public-safety-advisory Louisville Field Division In Harlan County, Kentucky,...
Authentic Civil War Shells *COMING AT YOU* Sounds and Video – Awesomeness
Scott Clark • July 13Ever wonder what it would be like to be on the receiving end of a cannon barrage in the civil war? Well, this video is as close as you'll ever get...
Using Minelab E-Trac with Pro-Swing Harness – A $8 Hack for More Comfort
Scott Clark • June 20Comparing stock E-trac coil to NEL Big Coil I've been using the excellent new NEL Big coil (it's 15 x 17 inches, y'all!) in some of my civil war...
Calculating the Diameter of a Cannonball from a Fragment
Scott Clark • April 12fig 1) Measure inside diameter of ball fragment to get PX. Sometimes it's hard to estimate the diameter of a cannonball with only a fragment, so...
Civil War Musket Wipe Tool / Musket Worm Tool
Scott Clark • March 27Click to zoom I wanted to show this amazingly great condition musket wipe, apparently lost in the chaos of a major artillery engagement. These...
Don’t Let Metal Detecting Rallies Impact Detectorist / Archaeologist Cooperation
Scott Clark • March 15This post is an avocational detectorist's response to the thoughtful protest post by Craig Swain about DIV (Digging in Virginia) metal detecting...
Constructing a Narrative with My Metal Detector – a Kentucky Civil War Moment
Scott Clark • December 8I have been doing research on a large property which contains known US Civil War action, and I'm starting to build a data set - venturing even to...
Coca-Cola Lucky Watch Fob with Swastika c1925
Scott Clark • November 26While detecting an old school house site in Central Kentucky, I found an object that I had researched before. I knew exactly what I had before I had...
Spanish Silver Mystery – 1/2 Reale in Kentucky
Scott Clark • November 14Not that common in Kentucky, but was thrilled to see this 1807 1/2 Reale Spanish Silver in the dirt this weekend.
Henry Clay Estate – 2015 Living History Day Archaeology and Metal Detecting Demonstration
Scott Clark • September 3Scott Clark will be working with Dr. Kim Mcbride of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey to demonstrate archaeology and metal detecting methodology at...
Navy Petty Officer Button… in Kentucky?
Scott Clark • August 31Fun find near the location of a Union hospital in Central Kentucky was this Naval Petty Officer button from the union army. I plan to offer it to...
Recovered Great Grandma’s Heirloom Wedding Band
Scott Clark • August 30Had another ring recovery today in Lexington for Leanne, who called me after seeing the article in the Lexington Herald-Leader. Her son had been...
Social Media and Archaeology – Presentation at MSU Digital Archaeology Event
Scott Clark • August 21Excellent new presentation from Terry Brock (Montpelier Foundation) and Lynne Goldstein of MSU on use of Social Media by Archaeologists presented at...
More History from Hatfield and McCoy on Diggers August 10th (2015)
Scott Clark • August 2Ed: This was from 2015: Kudos to National Geographic, Pike County Tourism, Convention and Visitors Bureau and Pikeville City Staff for again...
About the Author
Scott Clark of Lexington, KY has been detecting since aged 15, researching historical sites, participating in archaeological surveys and enjoying the physical, social and intellectual benefits of the hobby.
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