Never trespass. Seek permission
from the landowner before detecting on any land.
2.
Follow the Country Code. Shut
all gates behind you, do not damage crops and do not scare
any animals .
3.
After digging your holes, don't
leave a mess or any unstable ground whether in a ploughed
field, pasture, park or on the beach. It is quite easy to
extract the item you have located, refill the hole and firm
the ground afterwards.
4.
If you locate live ammunition,
bombs, mines or chemicals, do not carry on digging, leave
the item where it is, mark the spot carefully so It can be
found later and inform the Police and the landowner.
5.
Care for the environment, keep
Britain tidy, never leave junk on your sites.
6.
Report all historical and unusual
finds to the landowner.
7.
It is illegal to metal detect
on protected areas such as "Scheduled Sites" or
"Ministry of Defense property" without the appropriate
license or permission.
8.
Learn the definition of "Treasure",
make sure you understand your responsibilities. Read the Treasure
Act 1996.
9.
Make and sign a written agreement
with the landowner about sharing finds, this will help to
avoid any misunderstandings later on.
10.
Never miss the oppurtunity to
discuss and promote the hobby to anyone that may be interested.
11.
Go out and enjoy yourself.
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