17th January 2008, 03:42 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by Steven
Hi Gary
The reason I say under Law is becuase the Treasure Act 1996 clearly states that archaeologists cannot get rewarded when finding artefacts deemed to fall within the Act. Any MD therefore who works regularly for an archaeological unit and can be described therefore as an archaeologist may well be subject to this part of the Law. Under that law there does not appear to be a distinction between being "at work" or in "spare time" so Paul's distinction (concerning projects goverened by a project brief) is not there under the Treasure Act so we are archaeologists at all time.
Steven
Archaeology is the systematic study of past human existence and culture by the recovery and examination of material remains, such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery.
Thanks for that Stephen.
That is an excelent point for debate and one I have never heard mentioned on any detecting forum. Nor have I ever looked at it that way. To be honest if a detectorist receives any payment from an archaeological group he is in all effect and archaeologist.
Are voluntary archaeologist also subject to the "non reward" treasure act or just those who are paid?
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