Location Guide • West Midlands
Metal Detecting in Warwickshire
Bisected by the Fosse Way, Warwickshire has solid Roman finds potential. The Avon valley, Shakespeare country and Arden Forest fringe give a diverse detecting landscape.
Top Site Type
Avon valley arable farmland
Best Detector Type
Multi-frequency
Region
West Midlands
Recorded finds · Portable Antiquities Scheme
Metal Detecting Finds Recorded in Warwickshire
20,977 archaeological objects have been officially recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Warwickshire.
Warwickshire Finds by Historical Period
Most Commonly Found Objects in Warwickshire
Coin 9,904Vessel 2,366Brooch 1,398Buckle 1,106Strap Fitting 416Unidentified Object 261Token 256Mount 239
Roman and Medieval material leads Warwickshire's recorded finds, with coin the most common object type.
Recent Warwickshire Metal Detecting Finds
Data and images from the Portable Antiquities Scheme (finds.org.uk), © The Trustees of the British Museum, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Figures reflect objects voluntarily recorded by finders and do not represent all finds made in the county. Last updated July 2026.
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PAS Analysis
Of the 20,977 objects recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Warwickshire, the Roman period is the strongest (9,060 finds), followed by Medieval, Post Medieval. The most commonly recorded objects are coin, vessel and brooch, with coin alone accounting for 9,904 records.
Geology, Site Types & Detecting Tips in Warwickshire
Geology
Triassic mudstones and Liassic clays – productive but heavy. River Avon and Arrow valley terrace gravels excellent. Arden Forest fringe in the north.
Site Types to Target
Avon valley arable farmland, fields along Fosse Way, eastern Warwickshire open farmland
What You Can Find
Roman coins and bronzes along Fosse Way, Iron Age Corieltauvi material, medieval material from Avon valley manors, Bronze Age metalwork
Notable Discoveries
Roman Tripontium (near Rugby) and Chesterton Roman fort are productive sites. Fosse Way corridor in the south of the county consistently delivers Roman material.
Detecting Tips
The Fosse Way is the spine of Roman activity here – every field within a mile of it is worth investigating. The Avon valley between Stratford and Evesham is underdetected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go metal detecting in Warwickshire?
You can detect on private land in Warwickshire with the landowner’s permission. You must avoid scheduled monuments, SSSIs and other protected sites. Joining a local club is the easiest way to reach permissioned land.
Is metal detecting legal in Warwickshire?
Yes. Metal detecting is legal in Warwickshire on land where you have the landowner’s permission, as long as you avoid protected sites and follow the law on reporting treasure and recording finds.
Who is the Finds Liaison Officer for Warwickshire?
Warwickshire is covered by a Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer who records finds made by the public. See the FLO section on this page for contact details, or search finds.org.uk.
What finds turn up in Warwickshire?
Warwickshire has 20,977 objects recorded with the PAS, with the Roman period the most common. The most commonly recorded objects are coin, vessel and brooch, with coin alone accounting for 9,904 records.
Sources & Last Checked
PAS data from finds.org.uk, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Last checked July 2026.
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