Treasure laws

As NCMD members and responsible detectorists it is important that you familiarise yourselves with the law. 

The Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (3rd Revision) The Act extends and applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland , with appropriate caveats. Scotland has its own law of treasure trove.

Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Treasure Trove Law (Scotland)

Treasure Act 1996 (Rest of the UK)