Private Metal Detecting and Archaeology in Norway
Metal detecting has become a popular hobby in Norway. The use of metal detectors is legal, as long as one has the landowner‘s permission, and complies with the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Act. As in other countries, the relationship between private metal detecting and archaeology is complex. The per...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Open Archaeology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/opar.2016.2.issue-1/opar-2016-0012/opar-2016-0012.xml?format=INT |
| Summary: | Metal detecting has become a popular hobby in Norway. The use of metal detectors is legal, as long
as one has the landowner‘s permission, and complies with the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Act. As in other
countries, the relationship between private metal detecting and archaeology is complex. The perspectives
and experiences of archaeologists and heritage management representatives in regard to what challenges
and positive effects that arise from private metal detecting varies greatly. With this article we wish to address
various sides of the relationship openly. |
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| ISSN: | 2300-6560 |