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Title: The Treasure Process and Its frailties. Post by: waltonbasinman on October 04, 2010, 06:14:56 PM Recent events of Treasure and the treasure Trove process have made me think long and hard about the whole treasure process. The Saxon Staffordshire Hoard at one end of the scale and our own Rob Tafflaffs Templar ring have both been huge finds especially in understanding and forwarding our understanding of History. Two metal detectorists with a passion for the hobby who showed a willingness to abide by the Law and look how they have been rewarded. I know Rob thinks like me and is keen on the PAS which I still am.But why are honest detectorists treated like this. On an open market I feel a value for both finds would bear no resemblance to the rewards they receive and Kevs post on the Torc has re ignited my feelings on the subject. OK it is not just about the value and I get excited finding Viccy Coppers so heaven knows what I would be like if I found something really valuable. But I am sure the more we get treated like this the more the hobby will be alienated from the Archaeology side of things and be honest would it make you think twice if you find a ground breaking find. On the other hand is this what the establishment want. Would us being treated like this become fuel for the fire in their eyes. It should not be Us and Them. It should be all but It is a long way off. Would you agree.
Title: Re: The Treasure Process and Its frailties. Post by: Val Beechey on October 04, 2010, 10:10:31 PM Yes I agree. Valuations seem most unfair. There is also another side to the story that perhaps most never consider, if they know about it at all. The Farmers side of the tale is just as sad. I have permission to detect on 2 farms with 1 more in the offing. My 1st farm has a Roman road running through it and I have a copy of the Archies report. I was amazed at the limitations and demands they put on the land owner re. listed areas. These include repair, maintenance and upkeep of buildings not used for generations, limitations on use of fields and the list goes on and on.
It has made me think carefully about what I would do 'IF' I ever found anything of real importance. I think I would honour the Farmers wishes in this matter. He has a very hard living to make and most of them are small farms. I, like you get just as big a kick out of finding small pieces of our history. Today I found a battered piece of pewter spoon and that spoke volumes to me, it also proved my reseach was sound. What more could you want? (A GOLD COIN ::)) Val |