BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 13:19:00
Significant, what happens next in england, wales, northern ireland, defends make depends on whether it's defined as treasure. as things stand, an artefact is classed as treasure if it's more than 300 years old and made in part from a precious metal, such as gold or silver, or if it's more than 300 years old and one of a number of items found together — or a horde, as it's known. treasure is offered to museums first to see if they want to buy it. it's a way of keeping nationally important items on public display. the treasure act protects our heritage, enables finds that we make can share the...