Detectorists in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin came up short handed last year with less treasure discoveries recorded, new figures show
The Institute of Detectorists said many people picked up the hobby during the pandemic, likely leading to the surge in treasure finds in England and Wales.
Figures from the Ministry of Justice show 16 treasure finds were reported last year to Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Coroner's Court, which is responsible for holding treasure inquests. Keith Westcott, founder of the Institute of Detectorists, said:"It was definitely the lockdown periods that brought the idea and interest of metal detecting to a lot of people who were sat at home, all day indoors thinking of what would give them a reason to get outdoors."
"Probably as little as 10% of what's found is recorded, so a dramatic improvement in that is needed if interest continues to grow," he said.
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