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The National Council for Metal Detecting was formed in 1981 It is a voice for metal detectorists, giving guidance and information, and provides insurance cover for its members The NCMD can be found at www.ncmd.co.uk |
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Useful Books and Maps A selection of metal detecting books, written by the chairman of the club David Villanueva, can be found at the following address |
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The Portable Antiques Scheme, operational since 1997, is and organization where the public of England and Wales can voluntarily record any archaeological objects they have found The website includes a very good database of finds The PAS can be found at www.finds.org.uk |
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The Treasure Act, compiled in 1996, can be viewed at either of the above websites |
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Finds Liaison Officers work with the public to record finds The metal detecting club is allocated a finds liaison officer who is scheduled to attend the club meeting once a year to record any interesting finds The Kent FLO is Jo Ahmed phone 03000 410053 |
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The Crown Estates give permissive rights to metal detect on their foreshore. Information and permits can be obtained through the NCMD |
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monthly finds |
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swale search & recovery club |