18th February 2011, 01:35 PM
You may also want to check the Cornoners Act 1988. The section below might be helpful? Or the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 which has a section on Treasure.
30. (from 1988).
Treasure trove.
A coroner shall continue to have jurisdiction—
(a) to inquire into any treasure which is found in his district; and
(b) to inquire who were, or are suspected of being, the finders;
and the provisions of this Act shall, so far as applicable, apply to every such inquest.
30. (from 1988).
Treasure trove.
A coroner shall continue to have jurisdiction—
(a) to inquire into any treasure which is found in his district; and
(b) to inquire who were, or are suspected of being, the finders;
and the provisions of this Act shall, so far as applicable, apply to every such inquest.