Would the finds described have been reported under Great Britain's Treasure Trove Act of 1996?

Are we anoraks or eccentrics?

Daniel B. Davis
Archaeologist Coordinator
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Environmental Analysis
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
(502) 564-7250

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of geoff carver
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:57 AM
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Subject: BILL WYMAN SIGNATURE METAL DETECTOR

[from an article on stars' brands; note: i do not forward this for commercial purposes; rather, i am appalled, shocked, horrified, etc.]

Bill Wyman is best-known for being the Rolling Stones' bassist from 1962-93. But since leaving the ageing rockers, he has developed an interest in a different set of relics. 

He is helping amateur archaeologists by bringing out a metal detector that he says is lightweight and easy to use but still delivers "serious treasure finding performance". 

Wyman boasts that he has uncovered a Roman homestead, the site of a Medieval lamb fair, 14th Century gold coins and blades dating back 3,000 years. 

"Metal-detecting is not just for anoraks or eccentrics - it's probably the best and the most enjoyable way of learning about our history," he says. The device - which features his signature on the control box and search head - costs £125.

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6614755.stm