Bomb disposal experts were called out after metal detectorists in north Cumbria found a device from World War Two.
Brampton and Longtown Rotary’s annual event saw 125 enthusiasts attend – and one of them came across the device, thought to have been used by the Home Guard – although this has not been confirmed.
Police and personnel from Catterick Garrison were called out.
President of the club Ian Forth said: “This was not what we were expecting but it all added to the variety of what turned out to be a very successful day.
“Our stewards taped off a wide area and the police and the army all dealt with the incident promptly. We kept the detectorists informed as the situation unfolded.”
Permission had been obtained from the relevant authorities including Natural England to enable the area to be detected, which had not been detected before.
Around £1,400 was raised for charities and good causes supported by the Rotary Club.
Organiser of the event, Peter Sedgwick, said: “The weather was great, with a turn out of 125 enthusiasts with some very positive feedback from those attending. We are absolutely delighted with some of the finds.”
Finds include a silver threepence of Elizabeth I dated 1575, a Scottish copper two pence of Charles II in good condition and a pewter medallion commemorating the coronation of George V. There was also a Roman heraldic pendant, Georgian fob seal, Roman Coin and Roman knife depicting Minerva.
These and other finds will be reported to the finds officer for confirmation of identity.
