📍 About This Site
Beautiful rolling Sussex farmland in the heart of the High Weald. This private estate features stunning views across the Weald, historic outbuildings, and welcoming landowners who've granted JOMF exclusive access.
The farm has 7 large fields available for detecting. On our first visit (March 2026) we explored the two paddocks near the farmhouse — finding vintage dairy memorabilia and getting a feel for the land.
⛪ Old Monastery Site
One of the fields was historically the site of an old monastery. Medieval religious sites are prime detecting territory — expect medieval coins, tokens, pilgrim badges, and ecclesiastical artefacts. This is the main target for the May dig.
✨ Site Features
Historic Monastery
Medieval religious site with high find potential
7 Large Fields
Plenty of ground to cover over multiple visits
Welcoming Landowner
Tea, cake, and farmhouse hospitality
🗺️ Historical Map
This Victorian Ordnance Survey map hangs in the farmhouse. It shows the Rotherfield area as it was — old field boundaries, footpaths, and farm buildings that may have left detectable traces in the soil.
Victorian Ordnance Survey map showing Rotherfield and surrounding farmland
🔍 Previous Finds
Farmer's Wife Double Devon Cream Lid
Found: 28 March 2026 by Steve Hood
1950s-60s dairy advertising memorabilia with milkmaid illustration. Sought after by collectors.
Value: £10-15
More finds coming after the May dig...
📅 Book Your Spot
Saturday 6th June 2026 • 11am-3pm • 2 large fields including the monastery site
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