17th February 2011, 06:39 PM
Thank you for this further info. As a couple of you have picked up on, the fact that the location might not be 100% in favour of the activity is sort of one of the drivers of the plot, but without wishing to give away too much, it all turns out for the best in the end. I had sort of envisaged the manuscript being enclosed in some form of metal reliquary or similar. Sealed anyway.
I assume that if it was on private land, and found with the landowner's permission, and declared treasure, then it's a straight 50/50 split of the proceeds of any sale between the finder and the landowner, yes?
I assume that if it was on private land, and found with the landowner's permission, and declared treasure, then it's a straight 50/50 split of the proceeds of any sale between the finder and the landowner, yes?