At Devon, Cornwall & Dorset Detectorists (DCDD UK), we partner with metal detecting landowners, farmers, and estate managers across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, and Somerset. We build honest, respectful, and fully transparent relationships.
Welcoming a detecting club onto your property requires complete trust. Therefore, DCDD UK operates under a strict code of practice. As a result, we protect your land, respect your daily operations, and give you total peace of mind.
1. Dual-Layer Insurance & Professional Management
- Club Event Insurance: DCDD UK holds full Club Event Organiser Insurance. Because of this, every event on your land stays completely protected.
- £10,000,000 Member Coverage: In addition, every member holds valid public liability insurance through the National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD) or the FID.
- Active On-Site Supervision: Our team leaders marshal every dig throughout the day.
- Strict Boundary Control: Furthermore, members detect only in pre-agreed fields. We strictly respect standing crops, livestock, and shooting schedules.
2. Practical Land Care & Field Etiquette
We care for your land deeply. Because of this, we follow straightforward, respectful practices:
- Target Recovery: Members use specialized, narrow spades to cut neat horseshoe plugs. However, you may see minor soil residue immediately after recovery. This residue quickly washes away with the first rain.
- Scrap & Rubbish Removal: We regularly remove wire, lead, and sharp iron scrap. Consequently, your pastures become safer for livestock and machinery. However, if you prefer to keep the scrap metal, we will stack it in a designated location for you.
- Gates & Access: We always leave gates as found. Additionally, we never disturb livestock and park only in approved areas.
3. Heritage Preservation & Legal Compliance
We treat historical finds with total transparency and care:
- 50/50 Find Split: For any single item or hoard valued over £1,000, we split all proceeds strictly 50/50 between the landowner and the finder.
- Treasure Act Compliance: We report all legal Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. Therefore, you receive a full 50/50 share of any official reward valuation.
- PAS Recording: We log historically significant items with the local Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) for your county.
- Clear Records: Finally, we provide landowners with photos and location logs for key finds.
4. Practical Benefits for Your Farm
- Compensation or Charity: We pay daily attendance fees directly to you. Alternatively, we can donate these funds to your chosen local charity.
- Free Lost Item Search: If you lose tools, keys, or machinery parts, our team will search for them free of charge.
- Extra Eyes on Your Land: Responsible members keep an eye out for fly-tipping, broken fences, or stray stock while on-site.
Get in Touch
Whether you manage hundreds of acres or a small parcel of land, we welcome the opportunity to discuss hosting a dig. We are always happy to visit in person, show our insurance credentials, and walk the land with you first.
- Email:
dcddevents@gmail.com - Phone / WhatsApp:
07375 852 581 - Coverage Area: Devon, Cornwall, Dorset & Somerset
