The Portable Antiquties Scheme

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The Portable Antiquities scheme was set up in the wake of the 1996 Treasure Act which not only gave protection to certain archaeological finds, but also encouraged their reporting.

Portable Antiquities Scheme The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary scheme to record archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. This website provides background information on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, news articles, events listings and access to our database of objects and images.

PASt Explorers The Portable Antiquities Scheme’s education website aimed at childeren between the ages of 7 and 11.

UK Detector Finds Database This website is a resource designed and maintained by metal detector entusiasts to record finds and promote good practice within the hobby.