How to find treasure (but avoid prison)
Amateur treasure hunting is booming, but the rules are complicated, find Sam Brodbeck and Sam Barker
Jane Sidell, inspector of ancient monuments, tells Sam Brodbeck how to treasure hunt
Who hasn’t dreamed of stumbling across a priceless piece of treasure that not only turns you into an overnight millionaire but secures your place in the history books? Amateur treasure hunting has never been more popular. Metal detectors can be bought for as little as £20 online, while television programmes such as Detectorists, written by The Office star Mackenzie Crook, has brought the joys of digging around in mud to a new audience.And the PAS has done its bit too. And of course they will be reacting to this article, will they not?
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