Nighthawks step up raids on buried treasure

The article reports an investigation into the activities of treasure hunters, known as "nighthawks", amid growing fears for Britain's ancient sites as more people turn to plunder. Nocturnal metal-detectorists know there is a market for their Romano-British and Anglo-Saxon finds but cl...

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Published in:Sunday times (London, England : 1931) England : 1931), 2009-10, p.5-5
Main Authors: Foggo, Daniel, Tobin, Dominic
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The article reports an investigation into the activities of treasure hunters, known as "nighthawks", amid growing fears for Britain's ancient sites as more people turn to plunder. Nocturnal metal-detectorists know there is a market for their Romano-British and Anglo-Saxon finds but claim to be ignorant of the law. The case of the treasure hunter Mark Wilkinson is described, with illustrations of some of the finds he has made. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:0956-1382