What's a responsible detectorist?
Some might say there can be no such thing.
Some might way say who cares if you're responsible or not
Some might say most detectorists are responsible
My honest is I don't know what is responsible detectoring. Bit odd given the name of the blog I admit but perhaps in part that's the point as this blog will hopefully be a journey in exploring what being responsible detectorist is all about and even if there can be such a thing. It's also a chance for me to have a ramble about what i've found and the hobby in general.
Certainly I think one can start off with at least being aware of and following the below.
Rules re your responsibility to report possible treasure
Portible Antiquties Scheme guidance on reporting treasure
The Treasure Act 1996
The Treasure Act 1996 Code of Guidance
Being Insured
NCMD Insurance
Digging in a responsible way
The Portable Antiquties Scheme Code of Practice
NCMD Code of Conduct
The NCMD dont have a Code of Practice it is actually a Code of Conduct which is a condition of membership and also a finds recording statement in their Constitution.
ReplyDeleteThe PAS C of P you mention is a voluntary one and is considered good practice by all organisations who endorsed it.
Thanks Steve, I've amended the NCMD bit.
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