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Can you metal detect on Swale beaches?

No published rule found

No official Swale statement on beach metal detecting was found. Note wartime ordnance has been found on Minster beach (news reports).

Covers: Isle of Sheppey (Sheerness, Minster, Leysdown) and Faversham/Seasalter marshes
Source: swale.gov.uk
Checked: 8 Nov 2026 · confidence: low

We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig. We emailed them on 9 Nov 2026 and will update this page if they reply.

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