Eu_citzen
Gold Member
I liked Sweden until now.
Hmmm still like Swedish women though. :P
*yawn* Wait 'till you meet Norwegian ladies!
I liked Sweden until now.
Hmmm still like Swedish women though. :P
.....You have probably heard of or read the Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics. The biggest item is to always get permission. ....
.... We are supposed to ask if a permit is required....
....One of the rules that you better not get caught violating addresses digging on any designated sports field. Baseball fields have backstops, football fields have uprites, and Soccer fields have nets.....
..... I joined the Federation of Metal Detector & Archeological Club, ....
..... To be honest Tom, I dont see you bringing anything attractive to the table.
.... and the government claims that ALL artifacts belong to the Crown...
....And no, the law didn't come about from detectorists asking bureaucrats for permission
we are caretakers of the items but the Crown owns them.
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Well, that sucks! I really hope that there's something that could be done for the sake of fellow detectorists in Sweden....
...the Heritage law did not come about due to metal detecting.....
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Why would I run down and hand in my finds? ....
.....Finally, did you read that metal detecting is NOT ALLOWED in Sweden without a permit?...
..... Your advice is to break the law? ....
Paul Hounam recently started a peititon about this - which is going strong! https://www.change.org/p/bring-fair...yArXNpuQCLWmyh-HyBl96Gwheev-TvsYKaKMysbR4WUOQ
.... you have to fight legally if you want the right to metal detect. ....
...... . the golden days for our hobby was in the 1970's.
A man was reported to the police for detecting his lawn without permit last year. He found an old silver coin and reported it but was REPORTED and is facing trial anyways. https://www.expressen.se/sport/friidrott/friidrottsprofilen-riskerar-fangelse-for-sin-hobby/