20th November 2008, 10:43 PM
I was going to write a long post on whether there is actually a difference between metal detectorists and archaeologists. We're just equally deluded types who look for old stuff. But that thread could sooo easily get out of hand, so I'll not go further. Pity as these are fascinating issues if we can continue to discuss them in a grown-up fashion. For now, here's the law. No excuses for not knowing now.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts1996/ukp...60024_en_1
(actual statute)
http://www.ncmd.co.uk/docs/treasure%20act.pdf
(code of practice revised 2001 including the purpose of the PAS)
Obtainable through google first hit (statute) and third hit (CoP)
Also predictable but depressing to see that archaeologists still don't always issue contracts to their subbies as well as their staff... I can only call them muppets for not doing it and extend the furry title in your direction for not making sure you got one if there was cash involved. You'd probably have lost the claim for the gold torc in the end on the archaeology clause but not after lashing out pots for the lawyers. Either that or you could have ended up with no cash or much less than you exected- you'd not be the first by any means. I forgot to check once, and got right royally sh@fted.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts1996/ukp...60024_en_1
(actual statute)
http://www.ncmd.co.uk/docs/treasure%20act.pdf
(code of practice revised 2001 including the purpose of the PAS)
Obtainable through google first hit (statute) and third hit (CoP)
Also predictable but depressing to see that archaeologists still don't always issue contracts to their subbies as well as their staff... I can only call them muppets for not doing it and extend the furry title in your direction for not making sure you got one if there was cash involved. You'd probably have lost the claim for the gold torc in the end on the archaeology clause but not after lashing out pots for the lawyers. Either that or you could have ended up with no cash or much less than you exected- you'd not be the first by any means. I forgot to check once, and got right royally sh@fted.