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We Will Focus On One The Paragon of Metal Detecting and Archaeology A Collection of Publications covering a variety of topics This presentation guides you through the use of each publication on the dedicated website We Will Focus On One The Paragon of Metal Detecting and Archaeology 2. Paragon Publications is a collection of publications covering a variety of topics This presentations guides you through the use of each publication on a dedicated website without advertising. The website can be found at http://paragon.myvnc.com For now I will focus on one publication – The Paragon of Metal Detecting and Archaeology http://paragon.myvnc.com

3. The Paragon of Metal Detecting & Archaeology Information compiled and author Nigel G Wilcox

Click on ‘Beginners’ link and it will take you to the following page ‘Spine’ The Paragon of Metal Detecting and Archaeology Publication is an online archive of useful information for those wishing to pursue this pastime Beginners or professional, you will find the topics relevant on and off site There are two Menus initially on this index page ‘Resources’ On the ‘Spine’ and under the Heading Resources You can click on each title to take you to the relevant information 4. The Paragon of Metal Detecting and Archaeology publication is an online archive of useful information for those wishing to pursue this pastime beginner to professional, you will find the topics relevant on and off detecting sites. There are two menus initially on this index page. On the ‘spine’ and under the heading ‘Resources’ As an example: You can click on ‘Beginner’ and the link is directed to the page Beginners Menu Click on ‘Beginners’ link and it will take you to the following page

One set of Menus are consistent and this is situated on the ‘spine’ of the publication, the ‘topic index’ varies according to the topic in this case we can use the ‘Beginners Menu’ as an example… Note: Each page can be turned backwards and forwards by using the direction arrows at the right hand side at the bottom of each page The Menu button on each page will return you to the topic menu To return to the main publication or Main Website Page for all publications, click on the publications image on the ‘spine’ 5. You will find there is one menu always consistent and is situated on the ‘spine’, the ‘topic index’ varies according to the topic, in this case we can use the ‘Beginners Menu’ as an example. Note: Each of the pages can be turned backward or forward by using the direction arrows at the bottom right hand side of the page. The Menu button above the arrows will return you to the topic page Menu. To return to the Main Publication or Main Website Page showing all publications, one needs to click on the image found on the ‘spine’.

The topics vary and introduces you to what is considered essential to working within the correct side to the law and to observe the correct protocols to follow as a beginner and professional when pursuing metal detecting and archaeology example: Law 6. As you can see the topics vary and introduces what is considered as essential to working within the correct side of the law concerning metal detecting and archaeology, to observe the correct protocols as a follow as a beginner and act as a reference to remind the professional also. Let us look at the Law, for example…

By clicking on an image allows you to refer to references to law or protocols required by the Metal Detectorist and or Archaeologist 7. By clicking on the link for Law, we can see PDF and internal page links appertaining to laws and legislation covering varied regions of the United Kingdom. The are also Codes of Practice and downloadable Land Owners Agreement templates

Before starting out and visiting any site, it is advisable and important to cover yourself concerning accidents and damage to self and property through Insurance, two examples are shown and details are accessible through the site Other areas of interest may cover finds within the ‘Identification’ Section on the ‘Spine’ 8. Before starting out and visiting any dig site, it is advisable and important to make sure you have insurance cover. This will cover you for accidents to yourself, others and property. There are two links to two well known cover insurance specialising in this occupation and pastime. However, there are other insurers that will accommodate. Other areas of interest concerning ‘finds’ can be found on the ‘spine’ menu labelled ‘Identification’

For instance ‘Coins’ or using it’s correct term ‘Numismatics’ This will link to the Identification Index page 9. Let us look at ‘Coins’ also known as the art of ‘Numismatics’ found on the resource menu. This will link to the ‘Identification’ section also highlighting the coins.

10. As the name suggests it identifies and gives examples of coins, reads the geological landscapes of metals, rocks and minerals and also touches on forensics. For an example, we will continue to look at coins

By Choosing a currency of interest example: Roman Currency one can link to the Index Page for Roman Coins 11. By choosing a currency, this could be a find, perhaps a Roman Coin, one can link to Roman Currency Index

A list suggests a variety of coins and associated topics By using an example: Roman Coins B.C. 12. A list suggest a variety of coins and associated topic, for this example we will chose Roman Coins B.C.

Note: Other Relevant Topics Various Emperors are identified and by clicking onto their name, will link to the appropriate coin, the most common coin found is the Denarius When identifying a coin, one can view the relevant detailed information or an overview of all the coins, this can be useful if one cannot fully identify inscribed text: Note: Other Relevant Topics 13. A list of emperors are identified and by clicking onto their name, will link to the appropriate coins of that emperor and timeline This will give the images of coins and any information about the Emperor and or coin Note: Most coins found are the Denarius When identifying a coin, one has a choice of viewing the relevant detailed information or one can click for the overview just giving the images of the coins within that particular category, such as B.C. or A.D, ideal if the coin has no inscription. Overview

A more detailed display of information Also note: on the ‘spine’ links to associated topics, in this example a link to a comprehensive list of Emperors and their timelines, links to their culture, weapons, attire etc. 14. This is an example of a more detailed display of coin information Also note: On the ‘spin’ there are also associated topics, in this example, a link to a comprehensive list of emperors and their timelines, links to their culture such as weapons, clothing, jewellery etc.

The following example gives an overview of an associated Emperor ‘s coin with an accompanied period date 15. The following example gives the overview of an associated Emperor’ coinage with an accompanied period date

There are hundreds of useful pages, a large database taking many man hours to compile, and regularly updated, a forum, (main Index page) for those wishing to exchange information, this is a new addition, so please use it and if you wish to contribute information to this educational site please contact the synops via the main website page This publication is accessible 24/7 and is a free resource without advertising Enjoy and explore 16. There are hundreds of useful pages on various topics, a large database that has taken many man-hours to develop and was originally designed for the authors reference use. This has been made available and is regularly updated. There is also a Forum for those wishing to exchange information, this is a new addition and is waiting an input, so please use it and if you wish to contribute information to this educational site, please contact the synops via the main website page maintenance section This publication is accessible 24/7 and is a free resource and without the nuisance advertising, making it ideal on tablet and in the field. So explore and enjoy and love to hear feedback

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