Wanborough Revisited: The Rights and Wrongs of Treasure Trove Law in England and Wales

Published: October 2009

This chapter in Metal Detecting and Archaeology’ focuses on a key incident of nighthawking (illegal metal detecting) in southern England and the subsequent trials, which ultimately influenced a key change in legislation in England and Wales with regard to the treatment of Treasure.

Authors / Editors

Prof Suzie Thomas

University of Antwerp