Location Guide •
Detecting in Rutland
England’s smallest county but one of its most productive per square mile. Jurassic limestone and ironstone give superb preservation, and Roman Ermine Street crosses the county.
Top Site Type
Limestone arable farmland
Best Detector Type
Multi-frequency
Region
East Midlands
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Geology & Terrain
Jurassic limestone and ironstone – outstanding metal preservation comparable to Northamptonshire and the Cotswolds. River Chater and Welland valley gravels.
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Site Types To Target
Limestone arable farmland, Rutland Water fringe fields, Ermine Street corridor fields
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What You Can Find
Roman coins and bronzes, Iron Age Corieltauvi coins, Bronze Age hoards, medieval material from the county’s farming estates
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Notable Discoveries
Rutland has produced a remarkable density of finds per area of farmland. The Rutland Roman Mosaic (2021) was found by a detectorist – one of the most significant recent Roman discoveries.
🎯 Getting Permission Locally
Small county means permissions are known and shared among the local club community. Apply through the local club for best access. Rutland Water farmland is accessible and productive.
💡 Pro Tips For This County
Don’t overlook this tiny county – it packs an extraordinary amount into a small area. Every field near the limestone ridge is worth investigating.
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