26th September 2009, 11:05 AM
HI diggingthedirt.
I can tell you that there are thousands of people with metal detectors who are willing to help archaeologists and are as fascinated in their history as archaeologists are. There are many specialists in small finds. Take a look at ukdfd.co.uk and the work that goes on there... all unpaid and high quality.
I finally can see that the message is getting out too both sides of equation and pre misconceptions are being alleviated.
I can tell you that there are thousands of people with metal detectors who are willing to help archaeologists and are as fascinated in their history as archaeologists are. There are many specialists in small finds. Take a look at ukdfd.co.uk and the work that goes on there... all unpaid and high quality.
I finally can see that the message is getting out too both sides of equation and pre misconceptions are being alleviated.