North Country Relic Recovery - Sunrise landscape with metal detector and relics

Unearthing Northern New England’s Hidden History

We’re a small team of metal-detecting enthusiasts based in northern New Hampshire. We research historic properties, document the objects we recover, and preserve the stories behind every find.

Lost Item Recovery

Lost Something Valuable?

If you have lost a ring, watch, piece of jewelry, keys, or another metal item, contact us as soon as possible. Details about where and when it was lost can make a successful recovery more likely.

Request Lost Item Help

Tell Us What Was Lost

Describe the item, material, size, and any identifying details.

Share the Last Known Location

Include the town and the smallest search area you can identify.

Contact Us Quickly

Avoid disturbing the area and let us know when the item went missing.

The Field Guide

Whether you're curious about the hobby, want to know how we read the landscape, or want to understand our rigorous ethics, start here.

The Art of the Plug

True detectorists pride themselves on leaving absolutely no trace. We don't dig holes—we cut "plugs."

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The Cut: Using a specialized serrated digging knife, we cut a clean horseshoe or circular shape into the turf, leaving one edge attached as a hinge.

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The Flap: The grass and roots are gently folded back onto a drop cloth or towel, ensuring no loose dirt spreads into the surrounding grass.

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The Return: After the target is recovered, the soil is poured neatly back in, and the grass flap is folded shut and stepped on firmly. The roots reconnect, and the lawn is undisturbed.

Join the Adventure

We frequently document our hunts, share cleaning techniques, and post our latest finds across our channels. Follow along to see history uncovered in real-time.

For Landowners

Have an old New England property? We are always looking for new history to save. Here is our promise to you.

Fully Insured

Comprehensive liability coverage ensures zero risk for you.

Your Rules

You control the schedule, the boundaries, and keep whatever finds you wish.

Zero Trace

Careful plug recovery means your lawn stays exactly as we found it.

Start a Conversation

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