Publication
Title
Towards a cooperative approach to hobby metal detecting : the European Public Finds Recording Network (EPFRN) vision statement
Author
Abstract
Hobby metal detecting is a controversial subject. Legal and policy approaches differ widely across national and regional contexts, and the attitudes of archaeologists and heritage professionals towards detectorists are often polarized and based on ethical or emotive arguments. We, the European Public Finds Recording Network (EPFRN), have implemented collaborative approaches towards detectorist communities in our respective contexts (Denmark, England and Wales, Finland, Flanders, and the Netherlands). Although our motivations are affected by our national circumstances, we base our work on an agreed set of goals, practices, and visions. This article presents the EPFRN's vision statement and provides insight into its underlying thoughts. We hope to create a debate on how to develop best practice approaches that acknowledge the inherent challenges of hobby metal detecting while realizing its potential.
Language
English
Source (journal)
European journal of archaeology. - Place of publication unknown
Publication
Place of publication unknown : 2020
ISSN
1461-9571
DOI
10.1017/EAA.2020.1
Volume/pages
23 :2 (2020) , p. 272-292
Article Reference
PII S1461957120000017
ISI
000533127900007
Medium
E-only publicatie
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
UAntwerpen
Publication type
Subject
External links
Web of Science
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Identifier
Creation 03.09.2021
Last edited 08.01.2025
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