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You usually get, at least in the UK, what's assessed as the valuation. That's then split between finder and land owner. So it's not like the rewards could reas
by NeedMoreTea 8y ago
You usually get, at least in the UK, what's assessed as the valuation. That's then split between finder and land owner.
So it's not like the rewards could reasonably be much higher.
- Mirioron 8y agoBut it doesn't matter for a farmer unless it's a large amount. If a farmer's fields are disrupted then he loses a lot of income, potentially even his livelihood for a while.
- Thiez 8y agoThen throw some dirt on top and 'discover' it anew during the harvest? If something has been there for hundreds or even thousands of years it can probably last another few months. Not really a workable solution for construction, but surely a farmer might get away with it? Or one might store a found object for a while before realising it's historical significance.
- Mirioron 8y agoBut you might still be in violation of the law. There's also the problem that the investigation on the land might take a lot longer than just a couple of months. We had an archaeological finding in our city that took several years before they could use the land again.