About the Portable Antiquities Scheme
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary scheme for the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public. The Scheme was established to promote the recording of chance finds and broaden public awareness of the importance of such objects for understanding our past
The heart of the Scheme is its network of Finds Liaison Officers, who have a role in publishing the Scheme, recording reported finds, giving advice on finds recording, conservation and the Treasure Act, giving talks and lectures and encouraging liaison between members of the public, metal detector users, archaeologists and museums.
