3rd December 2009, 12:10 AM
Other - say what you feel below
As archaeologists you have a code of ethics if I understand correctly??
David has already quoted the law regarding treasure.
Are Archaeologists also in a better position to "find" treasure than detectorists are on digs?
It would be so easier to do a little research and so... OK well have a dig here... knowing the background etc.
So I dont believe the system would work and would really be open to abuse.
I'm a little torn here between what I personally believe is right and what I would like to see. I mean that my views are my own and would I think also be scorned at by other detectorists. I made them known a little while ago.. and was already accused of being one of you and a arki lover!!! :-)
I "personally" believe that any treasure found valued at "amount" a percentage should be put aside in a fund to pay for conservation, purchasing other treasure items or financing digs etc. This would be a fair and ethical way.
I really believe the Treasure System cant continue to keep paying out multimillion pound payouts. We have had three this year that I know off.
Lets face it and be honest about it.
No matter what ... you all like to see the glitter of gold do you not?
Please dont tell me you are not excited if you found a Saxon hoard etc.
If you could get paid so that you could retire and wouldn't have to dig on your hands and knees in all weather which one would you take? If I'm really honest I know which way I would go.
But if you did get paid... I can imagine such a huge influx of new people wanting to become and archaeologist.
Companies giving very cheap quotes for tenders and the best metal detectorists being hired at considerable amounts of "dosh"! Maybe even a percentage on the finders fee???!
As archaeologists you have a code of ethics if I understand correctly??
David has already quoted the law regarding treasure.
Are Archaeologists also in a better position to "find" treasure than detectorists are on digs?
It would be so easier to do a little research and so... OK well have a dig here... knowing the background etc.
So I dont believe the system would work and would really be open to abuse.
I'm a little torn here between what I personally believe is right and what I would like to see. I mean that my views are my own and would I think also be scorned at by other detectorists. I made them known a little while ago.. and was already accused of being one of you and a arki lover!!! :-)
I "personally" believe that any treasure found valued at "amount" a percentage should be put aside in a fund to pay for conservation, purchasing other treasure items or financing digs etc. This would be a fair and ethical way.
I really believe the Treasure System cant continue to keep paying out multimillion pound payouts. We have had three this year that I know off.
Lets face it and be honest about it.
No matter what ... you all like to see the glitter of gold do you not?
Please dont tell me you are not excited if you found a Saxon hoard etc.
If you could get paid so that you could retire and wouldn't have to dig on your hands and knees in all weather which one would you take? If I'm really honest I know which way I would go.
But if you did get paid... I can imagine such a huge influx of new people wanting to become and archaeologist.
Companies giving very cheap quotes for tenders and the best metal detectorists being hired at considerable amounts of "dosh"! Maybe even a percentage on the finders fee???!