We’re excited to announce that The Bearded Bleepers Digital Metal Detecting Finds Museum is now live. It brings together our favourite discoveries from across Surrey, each one photographed and explained so you can follow the story from field to find.
What you will find inside
- Coins from Tudor, Stuart and Georgian periods, including hammered and milled pieces
- Military items such as cap badges, buttons and training camp relics from Surrey
- Buckles, strap fittings and small personal objects from everyday life
- Curios that travelled far before resting in Surrey soil, from jettons to foreign medals
Each entry includes a short description, the find location, and concise background so that the object makes sense in its time and place.
Why we built it
We wanted a simple way to preserve the stories behind our finds and to make them accessible to everyone. A coin is more than metal, and a button is more than brass. These objects connect Surrey to moments of local and national history and to the people who lived, worked and served here.
How to use the museum
- Visit our museum page and browse by category such as Coins, Buttons, Buckles, Militaria and Other Finds
- Select any item to see a larger photo and a short museum style description
- Follow links within entries for local context such as forts, airfields and training camps
Highlights to look out for
- Edward VI silver shilling from the Southwark mint
- Roman and post medieval small finds that show layers of history in one field
- Women’s Land Army badge and RAF related pieces from the Second World War
- Cartwheel penny in unusually good condition for a ground find in Surrey
What comes next
The museum will grow as we add new objects and refine the write ups. If you enjoy a particular entry or have information that could improve it, please leave a comment or get in touch. Your interest helps keep the history alive.
Tell your friends
Thank you for supporting The Bearded Bleepers. Share the museum with friends, and check back often for fresh additions from our adventures in the fields and woods of Surrey.
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