20th November 2008, 02:50 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by BAJR Host
... the quote from the Treasure Act ... so yes they are (while they are acting as archaeologists)
81. Rewards will not be payable when the find is made by an archaeologist or anyone engaged on an archaeological excavation or investigation. In cases of uncertainty archaeologists are recommended to require any individuals for whom they are responsible, or to whom they have given, or for whom they have sought, permission to search, to sign a statement waiving their right to a reward.
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers
Interesting possible scenario then - archaeologist working on site discovers a nice juicy piece of treasure with an obviously high value. Archaeologist, perhaps a bit jaded by this point, and aware of the fact that they're not allowed to claim the reward but realising they could virtually retire on the proceeds, stands up and shouts to all on site, making sure that anyone in charge can hear 'I quit, I am no longer an archaeologist', followed a few minutes later by 'oh, look at this lovely pile of treasure I, a member of the public, just happen to have stumbled across'. Quids in!
I do think it a bit mean that archaeologists can't claim.