Gold hunters accused of damaging nature reserve following recent £30,000 nugget discovery

Metal detectorists were ordered to leave a recreation ground in Much Wenlock, after they were discovered digging holes in a search for precious finds.

Richard Brock, 67, from Somerset, discovered a 64.8 gramme nugget on farmland in Wenlock Edge on the Shropshire Hills, near to the town. However, following the record find, the Mayor of Much Wenlock has said they have has to order detectorists off Gaskell Fields recreation ground, which is the recently designated nature reserve on Windmill Hill, after they were caught digging holes.

Councillor David Feniwick, said: “Any visitor to Much Wenlock is welcome to enjoy what our beautiful medieval town has to offer, but as far as metal detectorists are concerned, I would suggest that they should be members of bona fide clubs and have the necessary permissions from landowners before starting any search.

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