- Jan 3, 2007
- 756
- 716
- Detector(s) used
- ML SDC-2300, Fisher F-75, XP Deus,
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Finders’ Keepers?
In 2014, this article was run in a Scottish newspaper.
One of the most important Viking hoards ever found in Scotland has just been announced.
The historically significant find was made by Derek McLennan, a committed metal detector enthusiast who has been searching around the area in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) for the last year. The hoard contains more than one hundred artefacts, many of which are unique. They are now in the care of the Treasure Trove Unit and considered to be of international importance.
The hoard falls under the Scots law of treasure trove, and is currently in the care of the Treasure Trove Unit. The law provides for a reward to be made to the finder which is judged equivalent to the market value of the items. The Church of Scotland General Trustees, as the landowners, have reached agreement with Derek about an equitable sharing of any proceeds which will eventually be awarded. Secretary to the General Trustees, David Robertson said “We are very excited to have been part of such an historic find and we commend Derek for the spirit in which he has worked with us and the other agencies involved in making sure everything is properly registered and accounted for. Any money arising from this will first and foremost be used for the good of the local parish. We recognise Derek is very responsible in pursuing his interest, but we do not encourage metal detecting on Church land unless detailed arrangements have been agreed beforehand with the General Trustees.”
https://www.archaeology.wiki/blog/2014/10/14/spectacular-viking-treasure-hoard-found-church-land/
Now the Church of Scotland has been unable to collect their potion of the $£2M in finder’s fee - they can’t seem to get in touch with the finder, Derek, and have now sued for recovery per their alleged written agreement.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...ng-derek-mclennan-dumfriesshire-a9106291.html
This kind of thing gives us all a bad name - Derek is a major “influencer” for Minelab and I bet that they aren’t happy about the publicity in the UK.
In 2014, this article was run in a Scottish newspaper.
One of the most important Viking hoards ever found in Scotland has just been announced.
The historically significant find was made by Derek McLennan, a committed metal detector enthusiast who has been searching around the area in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) for the last year. The hoard contains more than one hundred artefacts, many of which are unique. They are now in the care of the Treasure Trove Unit and considered to be of international importance.
The hoard falls under the Scots law of treasure trove, and is currently in the care of the Treasure Trove Unit. The law provides for a reward to be made to the finder which is judged equivalent to the market value of the items. The Church of Scotland General Trustees, as the landowners, have reached agreement with Derek about an equitable sharing of any proceeds which will eventually be awarded. Secretary to the General Trustees, David Robertson said “We are very excited to have been part of such an historic find and we commend Derek for the spirit in which he has worked with us and the other agencies involved in making sure everything is properly registered and accounted for. Any money arising from this will first and foremost be used for the good of the local parish. We recognise Derek is very responsible in pursuing his interest, but we do not encourage metal detecting on Church land unless detailed arrangements have been agreed beforehand with the General Trustees.”
https://www.archaeology.wiki/blog/2014/10/14/spectacular-viking-treasure-hoard-found-church-land/
Now the Church of Scotland has been unable to collect their potion of the $£2M in finder’s fee - they can’t seem to get in touch with the finder, Derek, and have now sued for recovery per their alleged written agreement.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...ng-derek-mclennan-dumfriesshire-a9106291.html
This kind of thing gives us all a bad name - Derek is a major “influencer” for Minelab and I bet that they aren’t happy about the publicity in the UK.
