9 Arne Hertz (Sønderjyllands Amatørarkæologer, Denmark), Object or artifact: A state of mind, as expressed on Facebook The groupings that evolve, when collectors establish Heritage Practice Groups (HCP), exhibit a wide range of accepted stances whether they see an object as that, or as an artifact whose value is enhanced by knowing where found and the the archaeological context. The ideal here being artifact. The fate of objects removed from an area by detectorist etc. is regulated by local laws, but also by the local cultural state of mind. Relevant Facebook groups are an excellent thermometer, when evaluating this state of mind. As a member of several Northern European detecting Facebook groups and also North American/international flint collecting/knapping groups I will evaluate the variations in the state of mind and how this is influenced by local laws and culture and how interaction by the professional community may or may not facilitate the artifact view. An interesting case is comparing the situation in England and Denmark whose laws are liberal when it comes to detecting, but the object view dominates in England and the artifact view in Denmark. It is my ambition that this non scientific evaluation can inspire a more comprehensive comparative survey of pros and cons of the collaboration between detectorist and professionals in different countries, that ultimately can facilitate common ground benefitting the artifacts. Theme 4: heritage collector collaborations Diana Mroczek (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań), The responsibilization of a citizen – new approaches to metal detecting control in Poland The dynamic changes in Polish legislation regarding hobby metal detecting has been a focus of many confrontational discussions between archaeologists, metal detecting communities and even politicians. The new amendment to The Protection Of Monuments And The Care Of Historical Monuments Act of 2003, signed by President Andrzej Duda last year, has changed rather severe conditions and punishments of using technological means, including metal detectors, to virtually legal withing self-reporting network. However, the intended network in a form of mobile application has not been yet created and its ultimate design is unknown. It is intended to replace the process of obtaining permit from regional conservator offices with auto-reporting via application – sending picture of every find to the appointed officials in those institutions. My paper will discuss the current state of relationship between hobby metal detecting and archaeology, reluctance to opening a dialogue and ever-growing need for structured and legally enforceable collaboration. Walter Sevenants (Archeologische Werkgroep Kortenberg), Carried by passion: 50 Years of hobby archaeology in Kortenberg (Flanders) Since the 1970s, hobby archaeologists have played an essential role in locating, preserving and valorizing the archaeological heritage in Kortenberg. This was done both on an individual basis and within the Archeologische Werkgroep Kortenberg, often in close cooperation with local organizations, government agencies and universities. The nature and intensity of their contributions have evolved over time, influenced by both internal and external factors. One constant, however, is that they have been an important key in the search for our past. This presentation gives an overview of the evolution that hobby archaeology in Kortenberg has gone through during 50 years, which may be representative for all of Flanders.
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