Nighthawks in Middlewich

[Deetektor]

I wonder if any of our members in this area have seen these scum ?

English Heritage: Report illegal metal detecting to protect Middlewich's history

ENGLISH Heritage has launched an iniatiative to protect Cheshire’s historical sites
after a spate of ‘nighthawking’ incidents in Middlewich.

From: The Middlewich Guardian

[deepseeker]

...."Now signs will be put up so people are aware that metal detecting on the site without a licence is illegal - and know the penalties. "

Are there licences for detecting such sites ?....YET

[munkiezuncal]

...."Now signs will be put up so people are aware that metal detecting on the site without a licence is illegal - and know the penalties. "

Are there licences for detecting such sites ?....YET

Not sure that there are licences but they might as well include on the signs 'Here layeth treasure' . I would have though it far better to have the old ' Wilful Damage' signs which would include digging holes as well as other types of damage.

[popsandme]

they might as well include on the signs 'Here layeth treasure' . I would have though it far better to have the old ' Wilful Damage' signs which would include digging holes as well as other types of damage.

yeah.....X marks the spot and all that!....

[PhilD]

Hope they remember to illuminate the sign

I thought EH were teaming up with the Police so they can catch them?

A bit about getting a licence from the Secretary of State here http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/your ... -monument/

[lammytheman]

I live not far from Middlewich.
Dont know who these guys are but I bet there not from round here.
Any local would know that they are wasting there time.
Although its a heritage site of a roman fort. its been gone over and dug that many times there shouldn't be anything left to find especially as it is never ploughed.
The signs have gone up now.
Barry

[cleveroonie]

I remember the middlewich lads as being good ambassadors for the hobby
doubt it would be them