21st July 2006, 11:49 AM
"The purpose of this policy is: ....not intended to cover hobby metal detecting (for which see Code of Practice for Responsible Metal-Detecting)" Our Portable Past, June 2006: Statement of EH Policy and good practice for Portable Antiquities etc. [u]in the context of field archaeology and survey programmes</u> (including the use of metal detectors). You'll have to check with David really, but the use of the term 'Rally' here does suggest to me that this is firmly in the 'hobbyist/detectorist' camp. The v positive comment I stand by regardless - as I made clear - it is better to cooperate with detectorists than stand by and tut. I'm sure BAJR will clarify and would be surprised if your concerns cannot be met.