Archaeologists and metal-detector users in England and Wales: Past, Present and Future

Thomas, S. (2012) ‘Archaeologists and metal-detector users in England and Wales: past, present and future’, in Skeates, R., McDavid, C. and Carman, J. (eds.) The Oxford Handbook of Public Archaeology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 60–81.

This chapter explores the history of the changing relationships between archaeologists and metal-detector users in England and Wales, including the competing political strategies of both groups to influence public opinion and new legislation.

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