Caught on Camera: Metal Detector Enthusiast Strikes Gold with Ancient Coin Hoard

Join me on an unforgettable metal detecting adventure where mystery meets history, and the ordinary turns extraordinary. Dive into the thrilling world of treasure hunting as we embark on expeditions to some of the most scenic ancient sites known to humankind.
Our journey is more than just a quest for treasure; it's a voyage into the past. Watch as we unearth relics and artifacts, each telling its own story from a time long gone. From rare coins to precious jewelry, each discovery offers a glimpse into a historical saga waiting to be told.
I'm chasing the glint of gold and the sparkle of silver, all hidden beneath our feet. With every beep of the detector, the anticipation grows. What will we find next? Is it an ancient coin from a bygone civilization, or perhaps a piece of lost jewelry, waiting to reveal its mystery?
The thrill of the hunt is real, and the adventure never stops. Whether it's the excitement of the beach, where the sand hides centuries-old secrets, or the challenge of an archaeological excavation, each finding is a piece of the puzzle in our quest to uncover the past.
So, come along for the ride, as I explore the unknown, make new discoveries, and reveal the secrets that lie buried. This is not just metal detecting; it's a journey back in time, a hunt for the history that lies beneath us, and an adventure that could lead us to the next great discovery.
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[@davidgaron453]

Congrats! It's been a dream of mine to metal detect the UK for many years. Here in the US we're just not old enough and we're pretty limited in what we find. You guys got so much things going on in your background, Celtic, Roman, and all the other hammered stuff my God! I wish you the best and hope you find some more take care!

[@bennycostello2472]

KZbin makes you think they have roman gold caches every 5 feet lmao

[@melaniemcconville1405]

So chuffed for you Cleggy. No one deserves this more than you for all the hours and hours of detecting you have put in. Amazing well done! 👌

[@savinghistoryuk7671]

I always tend to think those coins were hidden under rocks to be collected later, but failed to, then clegg comes along centuries later and shows them to us, unreal!!

[@danielacorrea5266]

though I had some problem with sea water It also kzbin.infoUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

[@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677]

I think Andrew Watts made a very good point in his comment. As you were pulling out some of those bits of rock, I thought to myself that they didn't look like random rubble, but something from some sort of structure.

[@beth7467]

Yup. That "useless bit of rock" he grumbles about could be part of a building. Hope there's coordination between Clegg and archaeologists to learn more about the site. (It's not just about the hoard.)

[@d.e.s4432]

Absolutely, those are worked, sharp edged, building stones. someone needs to do a survey of that field

[@tubularfrog]

Wonder if this area was an ancient trading center, where people could have accidentally lost coins in the midst of buying goods.

[@sandraford4235]

Dana Wrigley yes l wondered that too

[@joegibbs5772]

Grave cover?

[@cygna1965]

Well done Cleggy, you must have been really excited finding all those hammereds in one spot, I'm not surprised you was shaking a bit, so would I... Well saved bud..👍🤓

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@danielcollins9850]

I have never been so happy seeing another person digging treasures Iike I was watching you. I was praying for gold for you. I’m a new sub and I love your videos.

[@jollygreengiant7072]

well done Cleggie .you deserved that hoard for all the enjoyment you've given us through the years. your proud smile as you showed us your gold coin at the end spoke volumes about you. keep 'em comin'g mate.

[@martinmarsola6477]

Congratulations Mr. Clegg. Your persistence on the hunts certainly paid off. As the ole saying goes, “good things come those who wait”. I’m sure those jars will be sweet tonight. Cheers on your finds!

[@lisawatson7696]

Well done Cleggy. When you find out the date of the coins you'll then have to have a look in to the history of that area and see what was there at that time. I'm sure if you put a shout out to some trainee archaeologist they'd help dig over that area. Look forward to the next video.

[@melodymoods7438]

Congratulations on your recent finds! I was excited for you! 😁 chuffed to bits for you, well done 👍 x

[@keithhall4883]

Those rocks look like they could be part of a building , they could well be more deeper under the floor if it is a building . Well done Cleggy !!

[@WestCountryClegg]

That would be cool

[@skusethesleuth7988]

I agree looks very similar to flooding stone i live next to some old settlements have a roman road running through the property and find a lot of material like this. also cleggy you will have to come detect in North Somerset got some fantastic locations happy to let you know of some places 😊

[@callumlamble2308]

You more than deserve finding this hoard. Looks like it was definitely hidden under a floor of some sort 👍

[@michaelsdetects8527]

Took me 2 hrs to watch this vid , been there seen it , done it , I know what it feels like , shaking in your boots like a leaf and they just keep comeing up one after another . Amazing feeling . I hope there’s more there for you .well done and thank you for shareing

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers michael

[@johnhickey798]

Great finds and well deserved - Keep up the great work

[@debrashulman362]

So wonderful to have found a hoard and feel rewarded for all your hard work and perseverance! i was so excited for you! You should be chuffed!!

[@starboy32]

"I'm going to dig a bit more carefully now" *continues to violently stab and scrape with metal shovel 🤣✌

[@mikekelly6023]

My god man I cringe everytime he stabs that shovel in the ground be careful man please please

[@nickandlaurihyde]

Mike Kelly This man hacks and chops his way through the turf to the extent that it simply sets my teeth on edge!!! He left the field looking like a moonscape and then spouts this crap about think he didn’t think the archaeologist wouldn’t want to bother digging the site because of the inconvenience of having to excavate under rocks??? Is he f’ing kidding?? And when he start hitting pottery shards I was furious!!! I wanted to throttle that wretched little troll!!

[@epicchannel4724]

@@nickandlaurihyde Do you detect or engaged in archaeology?

[@nickandlaurihyde]

EpicChannel I love archaeology and the time and care spent in carefully removing an artifact in situ. Metal detecting is a far cry from that profession, so maybe I should just shut up and go away instead of suffering fools!!

[@epicchannel4724]

@@nickandlaurihyde Stop being so angry as i can actually see your point. I am only about a year into metal detecting and honestly i was looking for some WW2 history in the place i live. I knew enough that i GPS anything i couldn't identify. I realised after a did that i had dug up an immaculate bronze age palstave. I contacted the local museum. The thing is that this has made me research like crazy and learn about what i should be doing if i incounter archaeology. The shear volume of area that people involved in metal detecting cover has brought about finds that may never have been uncovered. The vast majority of people who detect have the best intentions and most never really expect too find anything of major significance. Honestly knowing what i know now i would suggest a national forum and standard involving archaeology and even the manufacturers and those who take up the hobbie. We should not be turning on each other as both have incredible benifits.

[@NathanielOutdoorAdventures]

I am so happy for you. You have worked so hard and deserve this. Your emotions were incredible. We could all feel your excitement. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@WestCountryClegg]

You're the best!

[@sjorsberends6393]

Thanks for this exiting video Cleggy! Well deserved m8! Have a good one.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks! You too!

[@rach940]

Hi I saw your vid on Chill Bill’s channel and I’ve popped over and subscribed. Congratulations on finding the hoard! You must be thrilled 🥳

[@WestCountryClegg]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@barbaraking6980]

Your channel was recommended by Chill Bill, so I popped over to have a look and I'm so glad I did . What a fantastic find Cleggy, well done, I have subscribed and will be binge watching your previous videos, no doubt into the wee small hours, they are addictive :)

[@cumbria99]

Happy for you Cleggy, much deserved and a really excellent thing to behold!

[@jefffogle915]

That shaking feeling is why we love the hobby.. Love the coins. Congrats on the find

[@margiismith8413]

Congratulations on the hoard Cleggy it took a while but finally happened, just goes to show you hard work and perseverance pays off, bravo👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍺🍺💖🇦🇺

[@jasjps]

So pleased for you cleggy, if anyone deserves a gold noble its you .... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewcrofts531]

Awsome!! I think I would still be there digging. What great finds, well done!!

[@WestCountryClegg]

You and me both!

[@raymondbatchelor1372]

I can watch all the old videos. You are always good to watch and you know so much lol lots of respect bro

[@WestCountryClegg]

I appreciate that

[@darlene2662]

Thanks for taking us detecting with you. Appreciate your keeping the view for us to see it at the angle you do. Great finds!! The gold is amazing! Good on ya! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@janeschouten5154]

Congratulations Cleggy! So pleased for you 👍. You deserve it for all the hard work you put in and all the entertainment you give us. Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks so much

[@jaybales3160]

Chill Bill sent me and I am pleased he did. Congratulations on your awesome discoveries. I hope it’s not a find of a lifetime and you do discover more some day. I’ll be following. Thanks for sharing.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks for the sub! Just before the lockdown I found a Anglo-Saxon Spear head and 7 months ago an Anglo-Saxon gold coin so I'm making plenty of lifetime discoveries 😀

[@julzmgrforll7278]

There just no words. Congratulations! What a wonderful wonderful thing! I'm so happy for you. Just breath. Can't wait to see how it all washes out.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Can't wait!

[@brandonkohl6922]

After this dig, im not sure I would be able to go out for another. Finds of a lifetime all in one trip... Hope you have many more like it!

[@lizmbrad]

Idk if you noticed but you left a piece of it on the rock... The brittleness of it caused it to break off when you lifted it off.

[@bassassassinnn7459]

Chill Bill brought me here. Dig of a lifetime!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers David, it sure is

[@patriciastacpoole5928]

Congratulations on your find!! My Lord what a massacre on that ground!! 😮

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers Patricia

[@petewarrell228]

So cool hi from canada😊

[@DrJones-ni5mb]

"That water is a bit choppy!" What a beautiful hoard of coins! I can tell you there would be no more water in the cup after the first couple of coins if I had dug that hoard. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing it with us!

[@dellyboot2703]

So thrilled for you Cleggy - Amaze bags !! Don't keep us in suspense, get back out there asap :-) x

[@WestCountryClegg]

Absolutely!!

[@jel5034]

Well done Cleggy, amazing little hoard. Well saved.

[@erinnmutz1152]

BEAUTIFUL! How exciting! Thank you for sharing with us :-)

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianlind1930]

Well done cleggy. :) congrats with the hoard. 🤩 but why don't you buy you self a litlle hand spade ? 😊

[@Valko67]

a good heavy small point knife is best to clean out around other artefacts , in some cases , only pencils are the only respectful way ;-)

[@kezeve5046]

Amazing finds well done Cleggy

[@WestCountryClegg]

Glad you enjoyed

[@shannahenk1655]

I'm so excited for you! You have definitely worked for this day and deserve it! Be sure to keep us posed on what happens with the coins - whether a museum wants them or whether you get to keep them. And let us know about that one hammy with the king facing sideways! Bizarre. If they let you keep them, do you have to pay the landowner half of the value?

[@WestCountryClegg]

Definitely!! 50%

[@roberthall8473]

Congratulations,, I’m really pleased for you, you have put in countless hours detecting and now you have been rewarded with some very special finds.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@epicchannel4724]

I have watched this video lots of times but have been so into it that i never gave a thumbs up until today. Just cheers me up every time i watch.

[@WestCountryClegg]

So glad!

[@victoriangoldhunters]

Incredible Cleggy, well done!! Some incredible finds mate, congrats!!!

[@mariemoss2475]

Just Subscribed, loved your reaction when you found the gold Noble.... West wishes from Devizes.

[@Liam1H]

Thanks so much for this! Not much of a chance that something this exciting would ever happen to me but it's sure fun to go along for the ride. Excellent, sir. Much continued luck! And skill!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@vivianramsay2527]

So much fun! So exciting for you!! Every one gets their day, or two!! More good luck to you!!

[@greg9871]

Happy daus! Cheers buddy! Wow a Gold Nobble! Fantastic find 😱

[@lisavickers5379]

Well done Clegg, you lucky bugger,absolutely loved your hoard.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@TheAlanfigg]

Fantastic stuff Sir Clegg of the Hammerlocks

[@mikekelly6023]

Mr Clegg your little hammy that was stuck to the rock , well you broke it on the rock and left a rather large piece of it there , it fell when you carelessly tossed the rock please be more careful on the future , love your channel still 🇨🇦👍🏻

[@historyhunter3332]

You finally found your awesome hoard!! Congratulations!!! you deserve it!! And love the GOLD!!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks so much!!

[@brendanlambe1073]

Well done bud, that is just super, you did great and your video is really entertaining, good for you :)

[@soniak2865]

just...WOW.... keep'em coming!!!!!

[@nobody-poor1932]

Great video mate ☺️ so fascinating to watch! 👍🏾

[@WestCountryClegg]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidbrown-yx3gz]

Chuffed to bits for you Cleggy, very well done

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers david

[@paulb9062]

Fantastic find Cleggy on the edge of my seat watching this one well done.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martyconroy2041]

Fantastic finds, always watch your videos well done 👍🏼

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@alexbrown8218]

This is soo cool, fantastic finds !

[@joemillard2406]

Love the two silver coins you found your on a roll well done mate they look brilliant I bet you're so happy to find them cool

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@dragonflydigs658]

Incredible, amazing, awesome!!! You got your HOARD!! Well deserved!! I’d be too impatient! I’d get a hose or a water truck and soak the ground! Lol congrats on 5k too! Fantastic video! Thanks for taking us along! ATB and HH🎧⛏

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@andyellis1141]

Wow, its about time you found that. Well pleased for you

[@carlduckett9445]

Congrats on the amazing finds

[@paulparnell3839]

Fantastic video so made up for you shaking with you . I Carnot wait to hear what the archaeologists have to say about the site , I would think with all the stone they may want to strip it down layer by layer. Keep us all posted. Keep the videos coming GL&HH.

[@markhannam7144]

Mr Clegg the groat with the stars is King David II of Scotland , I had one in 2015, excellent keep going,I’m shaking with you!!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thank you, I will

[@lisawatson7696]

Or is it Alexander III

[@mickowen568]

alexandra 111 is right scotish with stars have 1

[@darkeyesblue2567]

@@lisawatson7696 it's king David 11 of scotland Edinburgh mint mark 👍

[@pennyvickers5178]

What an amazing video, you finally got your hoard. Here's to the next hoard Cleggy. Thank you for sharing

[@cdenver]

Man, you got to turn your detector off while your digging, it sounds like a 1980s arcade! lol!

[@Valko67]

yeah , and interferes with the pinpointer too

[@shanekenny3751]

Buy some proper tools prat

[@Shaun854]

You make metal detecting fun and serious all at the same time (as it should be). Please be careful, can a person take that much excitement in such a short space of time. ITS HAMMIE TIME

[@davetaylor812]

one hell of a good hunt over a number of days- well done

[@williamdobson5300]

Awesome.... Great finds..thanks for sharing

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@seanlevett1683]

Your the man cleggers you deserve it bud it's a passion and u show us all good job keep digging the beeps

[@pauliegee78]

Thank you . CONGRATULATIONS ! ! You deserve every coin you found my brother from another mother ! Take care now !

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thank you, I will

[@TerraGermaniaTG]

congrats!! what an amazing find...these coins are so beautiful!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks Hans, I think so too. I bought a tripod like you and now I'm getting 100 subs a day 👍😍

[@stephenharvey1584]

Well done cleggy..if anyone deserves it you do. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thank you, I will

[@20greeneyes20]

Hello from The US. I just came acrossed you somehow. I'm a big fan of metal detecting and you just tickle me. Your so fortunate to have such a old country to explore. You hit the mother load Its amazing I would pitch a tent too, no kidding. Your on to something there. Sooooo happy for you !!!! Cheers drink one for me too !!!!!

[@WildDigger]

Huge CONGRATULATIONS! What a dream find in that hoard! GL&HH MATT

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers Matt

[@anthonyharrison9280]

Awesome. Well done. 👍

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thank you! 👍

[@phillippearce4039]

Keep digging cleggy theres a building there, reminds me of when i found my hoard !

[@TheDigginDudeUK]

I couldn't even imagine the feeling.

[@pd-mr7ic]

Speechless ! Best wishes paul

[@briankesterson4365]

Thank goodness you had the beer or you never would have made it! Lol! A fantastic hunt and you found your gold & your hoard to boot! It will be interesting to see what the FLO says about your finds and if the spot is still loaded with more relics and coins. Any idea when the archaeologist may be in to do a dig on the spot? It would be interesting to film that too! Are you and the property owners going to split the coins or the cash? A good recovery and a good lot of nice coins! Take care & happy hunting!

[@crfmax7073]

Well done i love how youve filmed it and getting closer to the action ! I must get my detector out from under the bed !!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers crf max, You never know what you mite find 👍

[@thedetectingshowwithjohnny3047]

Always a good hunt on this channel... Congrats on the incredible finds.

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@robertnelson882]

Congratulations on the hoard, very nice!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thank you Robert 👍

[@idigdaytona4478]

Awesome discovery Cleggy! Congratulations !

[@WestCountryClegg]

Many thanks!

[@carlyoung808]

Well done mate,could not happen to a nicer man,well chuffed for you.

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Congratulations, absolutely fantastic finds and video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@metaldetectingqueensland1233]

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! 😃👍

[@glennreynolds1501]

Go on my luvvaaa.wasnt going out tomorrow...am now! U deserve this hope theres 2000 more nobles down there! Doing raindance now 😅😀

[@jim-do5pt]

Yeah, pitch a tent on the spot - stay over until extent of hoard is found - so glad you do live digs, too...!

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers jim

[@luketrezise1861]

I watch every video u do mate , think your brilliant. Where’s it to ? Well u have definitely found it now , well done mate 👍

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks 👍

[@glendamears3618]

Great job cleggy😊😊

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thank you! 😃

[@butterflycreator]

Dude you are so awesome ♥️ Loved your video ♥️♥️♥️

[@boukjedejongh6375]

Congrats ! nice hoard 🎉

[@WestCountryClegg]

Cheers Boukje de Jongh

[@cdenver]

Wow.. its almost as if this was set up its that good. Congrats dude!

[@pamelawooten3251]

A very good find in the beginning of Alexander III of Scotland 1249-1286!! I got excited on that one Cleggy! So happy for your finds!!

[@chrisgoff9770]

How did I miss this vid, I see moth of yours, well done sir, you deserve it. Cheers!

[@melbxs]

Brilliant to watch your adventure. thanks

[@lesamos8900]

Great finds Cleggy lad bet you have another down the pub later, goodonya .

[@WestCountryClegg]

Oh yes