News from the National Council for Metal Detecting(NCMD)
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Portable Antiquities Scheme – November Update
To keep everyone in the detecting community as informed as possible, Prof Michael Lewis FSA MCIfA, Head, Portable Antiquities & Treasure at the British Museum, provides a monthly update on PAS happenings from a PAS Central Unit (British Museum) perspective....
Fri, 06 Dec 2024
NCMD Launches Merchandise Shop
We have recently launched a merchandise shop where members can buy branded items such as caps, t-shirts, hoodies and mugs. While the shop is only open to NCMD Members, anyone can buy a gift voucher for a member. Great for...
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
A Norman Conquest Coin hoard has been acquired for the nation by the South West Heritage Trust. The hoard consists of 2,584 silver pennies from the period c. 1066–68, likely buried for safekeeping in the turmoil of the Conquest. The...
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Report on Metal Detecting in England and Wales.
In April there was an inquiry into Metal detecting in which the government requested feedback from organisations within the detecting community. APPAG (All Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group) is a group of MPs and Peers in the Palace of Westminster from various...
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Scottish Treasure Trove Review – Final Report
The final report of the Scottish Treasure Trove review has now been published. While the feedback gathered by the Review team has demonstrated support for the core principles of the treasure trove system, respondents do want the existing system to...
Fri, 04 Oct 2024