12th July 2014, 09:42 AM
If Valetta was actually applied in this country there would be restrictions on who could under take archaeology. I suspect the fall out from this is what is stoping it from happening. Apart from outlawing metal detecting (except by qualified individuals) it would restrict the amatuer/community involvement and impose penalties on those trashing our heritage (developers).
The problem is not lack of public engagement with Heritage but lack of engagement on behalf of our elected representatives in Government. That said the new secretary of state for culture might be a breath of fresh air, fingers crossed.
The problem is not lack of public engagement with Heritage but lack of engagement on behalf of our elected representatives in Government. That said the new secretary of state for culture might be a breath of fresh air, fingers crossed.