I note that Hertfordshire Constabulary have issued some guidance over 'nighthawking'. Over the county boundary in Essex a 'Heritage Watch' scheme has been launched.
Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities and archaeological material.
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"nighthawking has had a detrimental effect on the reputation of legitimate metal detectors"....
whereas the vastly more culturally damaging phenomenon of "knowledge nighthawking" hasn't.
So sad.
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