Where in northern virginia are some good civil war battlefields that i can use a metal detector?

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sean asked:

If there are other goods sites that i could use a metal detector that would be great…

And do i need permission to use a metal detector in these places?

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3 Responses to “Where in northern virginia are some good civil war battlefields that i can use a metal detector?”

  1. Anonymous Says:
    January 17th, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    I’d check with the local or state parks service. And, yes, I’d think you need permission to use a metal detector there. Many battlefields are considered monument or historic sites, and you might find yourself in trouble for defacing, disturbing or possibly grave robbing…

    Better safe than sorry!

  2. Anonymous Says:
    January 20th, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    You must have permission from anyone who’s land you expect to disturb. Trespassing is illegal.
    No you can not use a metal detector in a civil war battlefield – Government owed property – you would need an act of Congress to dig.
    Best idea is contact a local shop that sells metal detectors – see if they have a list of clubs, organizations etc. that have “digs” –
    this would give you valuable learning experience and a list of rules/regulations of where and when you can use your metal detector.
    Possibly they dig on large farms in Northern VA where armies have camped/skirmishes fought etc. These clubs/organizations/and stores that sell this equipment would have a lot of information for you. Look in the yellow pages for stores that sell metal detecting equipment and give them a call – maybe you can be put on a mailing list for upcoming organized hunts.

  3. Anonymous Says:
    January 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Unfortunately, I do not know of any battlefields.But,a good place to use a metal detector is outside older stores, such as in a resedential area. These areas are best because most of the ground is dirt, grass. Even if you were to find a battlefield, it will most likely be in a state park. And from what I have heard, most old battlefields are either historic sites or state parks. And I am pretty sure both types of places prohibit the use of metal detectors. If you find an old resedential store, ask permission before you go.