Are there any landowners in Northamptonshire open to allow responsible metal detecting?
Posted by cheekychrupek@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 11 comments
Hi everyone, I know it can be a bit stupid to ask here about these type of things but unfortunately I am too shy and not confident with my English to drive and ask people face to face about permission for metal metal detecting on their land, also I feel like I will disturb them in some type of way which I want to avoid
So like in title, if You are a landowner or know someone who might be, I will really appreciate asking kindly about permission to do some searching!
I am not doing this to make money, it’s my hobby, I was always excited to discover some history of the land from the past, I have small collections of coins which I discovered on my first and only permission in the past
I am fully NMCD insured, respecting the land owner ethics, I am taking all thrashes with me, covering all holes which I done, of course if I will find something worthy which is not a treasure on the owner wish if he will decide to sell it and make some extra money I am happy to do it, all more serious finds I will raport to the FLO aswell
Also I can offer everytime when I come full box of fruits and some sweets as a thank you for yours permission and of course for the person which help me finding someone!
I am based in Kettering, thanks in advance for your time and help, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have
AlabamaShrimp@reddit
You could do a talk on buttons.
cheekychrupek@reddit (OP)
Probably yes, but like I said in my post I am still not feeling that confident with my English, I would prefer to think about the conversation before to not say something what will sound stupid
Conscious-Rope7515@reddit
You might get some informed help in r/metaldetecting. Seems to be an active sub.
cheekychrupek@reddit (OP)
I will try there aswell, thank you!
TellMeManyStories@reddit
Lots of us aren't very familiar with metal detecting....
If you find treasure, who gets to keep it? Landowner, detectorist, or government?
Presumably you'll dig holes to hunt for things - will you be putting the soil back again?
What kind of land are you looking for ideally? Farmland? Marshland? Garden? Forest?
cheekychrupek@reddit (OP)
Like they guys answer it already to you, about the holes yes, of course I covering everything exactly again like was originally and about third question, it doesn’t matter what kind of land, It’s just about landowner decision
GaryJM@reddit
If someone finds treasure, they must report it. If a museum is interested in purchasing it then the Treasure Valuation Committee will determine its value and how much of a reward should go to the finder, the landowner and the land occupier. If the item is found to not be treasure (or no museum is interested in it) then the landowner normally owns the find.
Gryeg@reddit
To answer your first question take a look at the Treasures Act (1996) though this only applies to E,W and NI. It sets out the criteria of what the government considers a treasure and ownership.
In Scotland it's governed by Scots Common Law and you have to report discoveries to the Treasure Trove Unit.
TinhatToyboy@reddit
Maybe join a local detecting club that has arrangements with property owners.
cheekychrupek@reddit (OP)
Yes I was looking aswell on that option, but unfortunately most of them organize digs at weekends, Saturday, Sunday, but at weekend I am at work..
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