If you discover an in situ find (such as a hoard or burial)
Firstly congratulations, it’s not a common occurrence and is often a once in a lifetime event. You’ll probably be shocked and excited and a whole range of emotions. Difficult though it is you need to stop digging, take a breath and just take it all in before you do anything else.
NCMD Major Finds Excavation Fund. If you are in England or Wales then you can access this fund. This is a joint initiative with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and is sponsored by the NCMD. We have a list of out of hours emergency numbers for the Portable Antiquities Scheme staff. We can contact them on your behalf, ensuring you have the the help and advice you need to get the ball rolling and get your hoard excavated quickly and correctly.
This fund is currently available in England & Wales, this is because the Scottish Treasure Trove Unit have their own funds in place to cover this. https://treasuretrovescotland.co.uk/information/information-for-finders/
You must be a current member of NCMD to access this fund.
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