Vom rechten Umgang mit Sondengängern: Das „Portable Antiquities Scheme“ in England und Wales und seine Folgen

Abstract

The Portable Antiquity Scheme which has existed in England and Wales for a few years now wants to support and further the interaction between the public and the heritage management. The Portable Antiquity Scheme is primarily aimed at metal detectorists who are encouraged to report their finds to archaeological institutions. Regarding the number of reported artefacts the program is a huge success and also one of a kind worldwide. Critics fear this may cause a government sanctioned plundering of archaeological sites. Either way the Portable Antiquity Scheme deserves the attention of anybody who is concerned about the correct way of dealing with metal detectorists.