THE PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES SCHEME

The Portable Antiquities Scheme is run by the British Museum and Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales –to encourage the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. 

ABOUT THE PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES SCHEME

The Portable Antiquities Scheme is run by the British Museum and Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales to encourage the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. Every year many thousands of archaeological objects are discovered, many of these by metal detector users, but also by people whilst out walking, gardening or going about their daily work. Finds recorded with the Scheme help advance knowledge of the history and archaeology of England and Wales.

To find out more about The Portable Antiquities Scheme, you can visit their website here.

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