Category: NCMD

NCMD Mobile App Upgrade

Following feedback from members, we have recently upgraded the NCMD mobile app to include the option to select a satellite map view when recording find spots, helping you to use visual markers such as hedges/trees. While it’s not always possible to get the best signal while out in the field, we hope this additional option […]

March 2025 Finds Competition Winners

Yet another fabulous selection of finds this month. The judges were very impressed with the entries and it was such a close call on the artefacts that there was just one point between the winner and 2nd place.    A selection of other entries from the March competition.

Portable Antiquities Scheme – March Update

The latest update is provided by Michael Lewis- Head of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (England) Much has been happening at the British Museum and across the country, so this update is by no means comprehensive, but hopefully, it will give you a flavour of the Scheme’s work over the last month. In March 5043 individual […]

February 2025 Finds Competition Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the February Finds competition. The judges said they are finding it difficult to pick winners when there are so many quality entries coming through. Other notable entries the judges liked from February’s entries.

Important Announcement – Treasure Valuation Committee

We are very proud to announce that the NCMD Communications Officer, Dave Crisp has been appointed as the detectorists representative on the Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC). The Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC) plays a vital role in advising the Secretary of State of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) on valuing treasure finds. It is an independent […]

Important Changes to NCMD Membership Cards

The NCMD is always looking at ways to ensure we offer members the best value for money when joining us. However, due to the increases in postage and printing costs, we will now only be issuing digital membership cards. Our Overseas members have only ever received digital cards, so there is no change for them. […]

Annual Reports from Treasure Act and the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Members of the NCMD Committee recently attended a meeting at the British Museum for the launch of the annual report for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, and the Treasure Act annual report from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport. While the Treasure Act report is for 2024, it contains details of finds made in 2022. […]

January 2025 Finds Competition Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the January Finds competition. The judges were, yet again, very impressed with the quality of the entries that had been put through. They said while this months winners both happened to be gold items, it doesn’t mean that’s the only thing they look for when judging. We asked the judges […]

Portable Antiquities Scheme – January Update

It has been a busy year for the PAS so far. This latest monthly update aims to keep the detecting community (and others) informed on the work of the Scheme across England from a British Museum perspective. Lots more is happening locally! The main object types recorded this month were coins (1,737), buckles (370), brooches […]