23rd February 2007, 02:35 PM
As a metal detectorists here in Norway i know quite a bit about the rules. :-)
If I find something of archaeological importance (that I think to be) there is an automatic exclusion zone of 5 metres (that's what I was told) and the area becomes protected.
I have a couple of rare finds in the Norwegian National Museum. There was no monetary reward.. but a very nice photograph and a certificate/letter of appreciation along with a well detailed description. (the detectorists in the UK don't know how lucky they are) and free entry for life :-)
The sad thing about the Norwegian system is that farmers are not very forth coming with their archaeological finds because they have to pay for the excavations and other things on their land. I have a large article on this somewhere and could translate and post it up if others are interested. Archaeological authorities have a lot of power in Norway. I personally believe this is a good thing.
http://www.ukdfd.co.uk
Recording OUR heritage for future generations.
If I find something of archaeological importance (that I think to be) there is an automatic exclusion zone of 5 metres (that's what I was told) and the area becomes protected.
I have a couple of rare finds in the Norwegian National Museum. There was no monetary reward.. but a very nice photograph and a certificate/letter of appreciation along with a well detailed description. (the detectorists in the UK don't know how lucky they are) and free entry for life :-)
The sad thing about the Norwegian system is that farmers are not very forth coming with their archaeological finds because they have to pay for the excavations and other things on their land. I have a large article on this somewhere and could translate and post it up if others are interested. Archaeological authorities have a lot of power in Norway. I personally believe this is a good thing.
http://www.ukdfd.co.uk
Recording OUR heritage for future generations.