Review of Treasure Trove Arrangements in Scotland

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REVIEW OF TREASURE TROVE ARRANGEMENTS IN SCOTLAND

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  1. 1999a
  2. 1999b
  3. 1999a at page 3
  4. See paragraphs 109 and 111.
  5. Represented, when not available, by Richard Welander.
  6. Attended in place of Jane Jeffrey
  7. 1999a
  8. 1999b
  9. See, for example - Carey Miller and Sheridan, "Treasure Trove in Scots Law" (1996) 1 Art, Antiquity and Law 393; Carey Miller, "Treasure Trove in Scots Law", in R van den Bergh (ed), Summa Eloquentia: Essays in honour of Margaret Hewett (2002) University of South Africa Press; Saville, "Treasure Trove in Scotland" (2002) 76 Antiquity, 796.
  10. See Chapter 5
  11. Lord Advocate v University of Aberdeenand Budge 1963 SC 533
  12. Section 67
  13. Scotland Act 1998 s.53 and Sch. 5 para. 3(1) and (3).
  14. 1999a, page 3.
  15. At page 3
  16. At page 4
  17. In 2002 local museums had an involvement in nearly 40% of TT finds submissions.
  18. 26 in 2002
  19. 1999a
  20. 1999a at page 9
  21. 1999a at page 5
  22. For more information on the use and validity of statistical inference techniques see Hammersley, M.(1993) Social Research: Philosophy, Politics and Practice, London, Sage; and Bryman, A. (1992) Quantity and Quality in Social Research, London, Routledge.
  23. Geertz, C. (1973) The Interpretation of Cultures, New York, Basic Books.
  24. 1999a and 1999b
  25. 1999a
  26. 1999a at page 6
  27. Section 4
  28. Paintin, E.M.2001. Report of the Operation of the Treasure Act 1996: Review and Recommendations. DCMS
  29. Section 11
  30. From an average of about 25 per year before the Act to 306 in 2002.
  31. Appendix 6
  32. About half of all finds are disclaimed.
  33. DCMS 2003. The Treasure Act 1996 Code of Practice (Revised), page 38, para.63
  34. See Treasure Annual Report 2000 page 88
  35. DCMS 2002, Portable Antiquities Annual Report 2000-2001, page 104
  36. A study undertaken in the BM in September 2002 found that the equivalent of 12 full-time posts deal with treasure-related work, while the DCMS employs two and a half full-time officers.
  37. 14 listed in the Treasure Annual Report for 2000-2001
  38. Approximately only about 2 a year on average.
  39. Section 14 of the 1994 Act
  40. See Kelly, "Treasure-hunting in Ireland - its rise and fall" (1993) 67 Antiquity, 378.
  41. See paragraph 2.8 above.
  42. By contrast note, for example, the statement in December 1996 by the then National Heritage Minister in England, at the time of the new legislation there - "The Government believes that the treasure trove system performs a vital service in safeguarding for the nation some of the most significant finds from the soil of England and Wales." DNH 398/96.
  43. At paragraph 1.6
  44. A comprehensive statutory reporting requirement would also appear to ensure compliance with the mandatory reporting provision (Article 2.iii) of the European Convention on the Protection of Archaeological Heritage (Valletta Convention), which the UK Government ratified in 2002.
  45. 1999b, page 8.
  46. Appendix 2
  47. See 1999b pages 2 and 8.
  48. 1999a
  49. 1999a, page 4
  50. 1999a, page 7.
  51. Paragraph 2.33
  52. See paragraph 1.6
  53. Page 6
  54. See paragraph 2.37
  55. Paragraphs 2.20 and 2.29
  56. See paragraph 2.39
  57. See paragraph 5.41
  58. 1999b at page 5
  59. Paragraph 2.40
  60. In para.109 of its First Report the APPAG recommends - "Resources should be provided from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the V&A/Resource Purchase Grant Fund for treasure finds….A similarly funded system is needed to provide rewards for Treasure Trove finds in Scotland…" page 26.
  61. Paragraphs 6.22 and 6.23
  62. At paragraph 6.13
  63. First Report paragraph 109
  64. See paragraph 3.14
  65. Chapter L, pages 51-52.
  66. First Report of the APPAG on The Current State of Archaeology in the United Kingdom, 2003, paragraph114.

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