You’re wrong I’m afraid in Scotland it’s 50% state money and 50% from local museum. the BM has no role. There is very little money in archaeology so if you make money from it you should pay for the analysis which the museums have to also pay for. Museums are closing because of lack of funding so every pound is needed. If you do it for the love of the subject you can always turn down the reward.
I did say that BM was in England. If you stop these meets then so much history will be left in the ground and never be seen by anyone. If it really is that bad then you need to work together. To ask a finder to pay a fee would be a no because the insulting money most are given for their finds. NMCD insurance is £8 ,a year. Maybe increase it to £13 to Scottish residents and £5 is donated. That would be a start. But driving wedges between detectorists and archaeologists is not the way
I work with metal detectorists all the time, I volunteer to dig all the time, I cover all my costs and insurance. It costs hundreds of pounds to analyse objects. Most detectorists I work with think paying to dig is unethical. Why do you expect to make money from your hobby?
I do not expect to make money. I pay on a dig if the money is going to the farmer , I personally know a farmer and they need every penny so I can understand them wanting some recompense. My finds liaison officer does the initial analysis and he is paid. As for making money in person. 99.99% detectorists would either want to keep the item or it be displayed in a local museum on permanent display. If that was the case I know I wouldn't want money if it was on permanent display. I think what annoys most is when the British museum gives a derisory amount and it finds its way in some storage cupboard. I for one have given items of local interest to a local museum in the knowledge it is on display for local people to see
I’m talking about the Scottish system, people pay to dig, someone makes money, each individual reports their funds, and collects a reward, that money and the costs of the analysis comes from the state. I think the person who makes money should report the funds and pay for the analysis. In Scotland all funds belong to state.
It’s not an attack on metal detectorists it’s an attack on pay for digs. It’s an attack on people who profit and expect the state to subsidise their business. If you’d like to reply send me a text and I’ll put it up as guest blog.
I am in England. It is very hard to get personal permissions although myself I have 2. Rallies are a way to enable those who can't get permissions to enjoy the great hobby. A few monthly meets I go to I know for a fact only keep back money to pay for free refreshments on the day and go above and beyond trying to get new venues. The rest goes to the landowner. Potential treasure is reported to the county flo to be recorded on pas and returned or kept to go through the treasure process which i know is slightly different from Scotland but if if the BM doesn't want it it's offered to local museums which is not state money. I think this country has got worse things that they waste millions on than the measly amounts detectorists receive
I feel the obvious dislike and attack on metal detectorists is totally unbalanced with no right to reply at length
You’re wrong I’m afraid in Scotland it’s 50% state money and 50% from local museum. the BM has no role. There is very little money in archaeology so if you make money from it you should pay for the analysis which the museums have to also pay for. Museums are closing because of lack of funding so every pound is needed. If you do it for the love of the subject you can always turn down the reward.
I did say that BM was in England. If you stop these meets then so much history will be left in the ground and never be seen by anyone. If it really is that bad then you need to work together. To ask a finder to pay a fee would be a no because the insulting money most are given for their finds. NMCD insurance is £8 ,a year. Maybe increase it to £13 to Scottish residents and £5 is donated. That would be a start. But driving wedges between detectorists and archaeologists is not the way
I work with metal detectorists all the time, I volunteer to dig all the time, I cover all my costs and insurance. It costs hundreds of pounds to analyse objects. Most detectorists I work with think paying to dig is unethical. Why do you expect to make money from your hobby?
I do not expect to make money. I pay on a dig if the money is going to the farmer , I personally know a farmer and they need every penny so I can understand them wanting some recompense. My finds liaison officer does the initial analysis and he is paid. As for making money in person. 99.99% detectorists would either want to keep the item or it be displayed in a local museum on permanent display. If that was the case I know I wouldn't want money if it was on permanent display. I think what annoys most is when the British museum gives a derisory amount and it finds its way in some storage cupboard. I for one have given items of local interest to a local museum in the knowledge it is on display for local people to see
I’m talking about the Scottish system, people pay to dig, someone makes money, each individual reports their funds, and collects a reward, that money and the costs of the analysis comes from the state. I think the person who makes money should report the funds and pay for the analysis. In Scotland all funds belong to state.
So if that's the farmer, that may be more than he makes. So end of rallies. Anyway nice to debate. Bye
It’s not an attack on metal detectorists it’s an attack on pay for digs. It’s an attack on people who profit and expect the state to subsidise their business. If you’d like to reply send me a text and I’ll put it up as guest blog.
I am in England. It is very hard to get personal permissions although myself I have 2. Rallies are a way to enable those who can't get permissions to enjoy the great hobby. A few monthly meets I go to I know for a fact only keep back money to pay for free refreshments on the day and go above and beyond trying to get new venues. The rest goes to the landowner. Potential treasure is reported to the county flo to be recorded on pas and returned or kept to go through the treasure process which i know is slightly different from Scotland but if if the BM doesn't want it it's offered to local museums which is not state money. I think this country has got worse things that they waste millions on than the measly amounts detectorists receive