September 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Illicit metal detecting is theft of our Heritage, a loss to our knowledge, understanding and any artefact's provenance.
It's damaging not only to the land and environment but to all ethical law abiding detectorists too.
1/3 #HeritageCrime
It's damaging not only to the land and environment but to all ethical law abiding detectorists too.
1/3 #HeritageCrime
July 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Illicit metal detecting is theft of our Heritage, a loss to our knowledge, understanding and any artefact's provenance.
It's damaging not only to the land and environment but to all ethical law abiding detectorists too.
1/3 #HeritageCrime
It's damaging not only to the land and environment but to all ethical law abiding detectorists too.
1/3 #HeritageCrime
March 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Heritage crime: Three Grade II listed 'Richardson Candle' street lamps - designed by Sir Albert Richardson in 1957 - have been stolen from Trumpington St in Cambridge.
Stolen-to-order or student prank? Police are urging anyone with any information to come forward.
www.thetimes.com/article/fb80...
Stolen-to-order or student prank? Police are urging anyone with any information to come forward.
www.thetimes.com/article/fb80...
November 26, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Please can we take this opportunity to remind everyone of Museum Security and keeping our eyes and ears open for anything suspicious.
Please do report anything out of place at the time to Police or authorities.
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#HeritageCrime
Please do report anything out of place at the time to Police or authorities.
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#HeritageCrime
October 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Please can we take this opportunity to remind everyone of Museum Security and keeping our eyes and ears open for anything suspicious.
Please do report anything out of place at the time to Police or authorities.
1/2 👇👇
#HeritageCrime
Please do report anything out of place at the time to Police or authorities.
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#HeritageCrime
Disturbing #HeritageCrime an object that has meaning to place and people, forms part of our shared heritage. Such a shame for #Shropshire
Some decided to damage Scrooge's Gravestone in St Chad's. Quite disappointing that someone felt it fun to damage something that has been there for 40 years and has become a quirky tourist attraction.
It has been reported to the police. If anyone witnessed whoever did it can you get in touch.
It has been reported to the police. If anyone witnessed whoever did it can you get in touch.
November 24, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Disturbing #HeritageCrime an object that has meaning to place and people, forms part of our shared heritage. Such a shame for #Shropshire
Great partnership working, talking #HeritageCrime and local history at Hastings Museum.
May 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Great partnership working, talking #HeritageCrime and local history at Hastings Museum.
The bone trade book now has a companion! It was a treat to get editors copies while away! Congrats again Evie Handby, we saw it through :) And of course, another hearty thank you to our authors.
December 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Please see our guide on the subject here :
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Also, please see the South Downs National Park Q and A here :
www.southdowns.gov.uk/culture-heri...
2/3 #HeritageCrime
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Also, please see the South Downs National Park Q and A here :
www.southdowns.gov.uk/culture-heri...
2/3 #HeritageCrime
July 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Please see our guide on the subject here :
t.co/6lV6BqZHO7
Also, please see the South Downs National Park Q and A here :
www.southdowns.gov.uk/culture-heri...
2/3 #HeritageCrime
t.co/6lV6BqZHO7
Also, please see the South Downs National Park Q and A here :
www.southdowns.gov.uk/culture-heri...
2/3 #HeritageCrime
Also #HeritageCrime
BBC News - Felling of ancient oak tree probed by police #ruralcrime #wildlifecrime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Felling of ancient oak tree in Enfield sparks Met Police probe
The cutting down of the tree in a park in Enfield has been described by locals as "devastating".
www.bbc.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Also #HeritageCrime
No criticism here because most archaeologists don't receive training in dealing with #HeritageCrime.
The rule is, if you find evidence of illegal metal detecting, for example, it is a potential crime scene.
Don't touch anything, even to tidy up and call the Police, reporting a #HeritageCrime.
The rule is, if you find evidence of illegal metal detecting, for example, it is a potential crime scene.
Don't touch anything, even to tidy up and call the Police, reporting a #HeritageCrime.
Really annoyed right now. So many people do the right thing, but not the theiving criminals who metal detected this Scheduled Monument on the Esk. They not only illegally detected, they couldnt even be arsed to replace the turves. Which I have now...but who knows what evidence they've taken.
May 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
No criticism here because most archaeologists don't receive training in dealing with #HeritageCrime.
The rule is, if you find evidence of illegal metal detecting, for example, it is a potential crime scene.
Don't touch anything, even to tidy up and call the Police, reporting a #HeritageCrime.
The rule is, if you find evidence of illegal metal detecting, for example, it is a potential crime scene.
Don't touch anything, even to tidy up and call the Police, reporting a #HeritageCrime.
Vulnerable, highly valuable, and unique collections stolen #HeritageCrime affects not just museums but the people they serve
Bronze age gold jewellery stolen in raid on St Fagans museum in Cardiff | Museums | The Guardian share.google/uJVOjezPHAEP...
Bronze age gold jewellery stolen in raid on St Fagans museum in Cardiff | Museums | The Guardian share.google/uJVOjezPHAEP...
Bronze age gold jewellery stolen in raid on St Fagans museum in Cardiff
South Wales police issue public appeal for information after burglary at one of Wales’s most beloved museums
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October 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Vulnerable, highly valuable, and unique collections stolen #HeritageCrime affects not just museums but the people they serve
Bronze age gold jewellery stolen in raid on St Fagans museum in Cardiff | Museums | The Guardian share.google/uJVOjezPHAEP...
Bronze age gold jewellery stolen in raid on St Fagans museum in Cardiff | Museums | The Guardian share.google/uJVOjezPHAEP...
Two men have been detained by police after illegally metal detecting on a scheduled ancient monument at Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire.
#HeritageCrime
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2579441...
#HeritageCrime
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2579441...
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Two men have been detained by police after illegally metal detecting on a scheduled ancient monument at Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire.
#HeritageCrime
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2579441...
#HeritageCrime
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2579441...
Join PCSO Daryl Holter, #HeritageCrime Officer for Rother Police, for a free talk on protecting our local heritage.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Join PCSO Daryl Holter, #HeritageCrime Officer for Rother Police, for a free talk on protecting our local heritage.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
📅 Monday 24th November
🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Bexhill Museum
We all share responsibility for preserving our past. From ancient landmarks to everyday surroundings, heritage shapes us.
#HeritageCrime News
A Dutch court has heard evidence that gold treasures from Romania, stolen in January while on loan to a Dutch Museum, may not have been melted down for the bullion value as feared.
A Dutch court has heard evidence that gold treasures from Romania, stolen in January while on loan to a Dutch Museum, may not have been melted down for the bullion value as feared.
Ancient treasures stolen in Dutch museum heist may yet be saved
Prosecutors have revealed evidence that suggests three golden armbands and a €4.3 million helmet—belonging to the Dacian civilisation—have not been melted down
www.theartnewspaper.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
#HeritageCrime News
A Dutch court has heard evidence that gold treasures from Romania, stolen in January while on loan to a Dutch Museum, may not have been melted down for the bullion value as feared.
A Dutch court has heard evidence that gold treasures from Romania, stolen in January while on loan to a Dutch Museum, may not have been melted down for the bullion value as feared.
We must all work together to reduce Heritage crime.
If you 👀👂 anything suspicious please report to Police.
Education, engagement and prevention are all key to ensuring the preservation of our shared heritage.
3/3 #HeritageCrime
If you 👀👂 anything suspicious please report to Police.
Education, engagement and prevention are all key to ensuring the preservation of our shared heritage.
3/3 #HeritageCrime
July 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM
We must all work together to reduce Heritage crime.
If you 👀👂 anything suspicious please report to Police.
Education, engagement and prevention are all key to ensuring the preservation of our shared heritage.
3/3 #HeritageCrime
If you 👀👂 anything suspicious please report to Police.
Education, engagement and prevention are all key to ensuring the preservation of our shared heritage.
3/3 #HeritageCrime
Also happy to talk about #HeritageProtection, #HeritageCrime, #ArchaeologyLaw, #IndustrialArchaeology, #HistoryOfTechnology and #ArchaeologyOfTransport
#AskAnArchaeologist
#AskAnArchaeologist
July 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Also happy to talk about #HeritageProtection, #HeritageCrime, #ArchaeologyLaw, #IndustrialArchaeology, #HistoryOfTechnology and #ArchaeologyOfTransport
#AskAnArchaeologist
#AskAnArchaeologist
Please see our new guide folks
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Please see our new guide folks
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
Understanding land rights, responsibilities for Landowners & Authorities
We look at metal detecting & many other subjects
"Consider donating important finds to a local museum to benefit the local community"
davidbexhill.wixsite.com/sussexherita...
#HeritageCrime
😧: “The robbery occurred early Saturday morning following an explosion at the museum. Among the items taken were three gold bracelets and the exhibition's centerpiece, the golden helmet of Cotofenesti…
“The explosion shattered several windows, allowing the thieves to break into the museum…”
“The explosion shattered several windows, allowing the thieves to break into the museum…”
Ancient gold artifacts stolen in Drents museum robbery
A major theft at the Drents Museum in Assen has resulted in the loss of valuable gold and silver artifacts from the Dacia – Rijk van Goud en Zilver (Dacia – Kingdom of Gold and Silver) exhibition, whi...
nltimes.nl
January 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#HeritageCrime folks, please share
Bexhill Heritage has had its temporary fencing stolen in broad daylight. Any information please contact Sussex Police.
Bexhill Heritage has had its temporary fencing stolen in broad daylight. Any information please contact Sussex Police.
March 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM
#HeritageCrime folks, please share
Bexhill Heritage has had its temporary fencing stolen in broad daylight. Any information please contact Sussex Police.
Bexhill Heritage has had its temporary fencing stolen in broad daylight. Any information please contact Sussex Police.
Fantastic #HeritageCrime engagement folks
May 20, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Fantastic #HeritageCrime engagement folks
Bronze Age Preseli Hills stone circle damaged in digging #Archaeology #HeritageCrime
www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/2525615...
www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/2525615...
Bronze Age stone circle allegedly damaged by illegal digging
A Bronze Age stone circle has been damaged by digging
www.westerntelegraph.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Bronze Age Preseli Hills stone circle damaged in digging #Archaeology #HeritageCrime
www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/2525615...
www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/2525615...
Italian Authorities Arrest 55 Suspects in Major Archaeological Looting Probe in Sicily.
#looting #heritagecrime #tombaroli #metaldetecting #transnationalorganisedcrime #illicitexcavations
art-crime.blogspot.com/2025/11/ital...
#looting #heritagecrime #tombaroli #metaldetecting #transnationalorganisedcrime #illicitexcavations
art-crime.blogspot.com/2025/11/ital...
Italian Authorities Arrest 55 Suspects in Major Archaeological Looting Probe in Sicily
"A blog about art crimes, illicit trafficking, forgery, art theft and cultural heritage protection."
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November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Italian Authorities Arrest 55 Suspects in Major Archaeological Looting Probe in Sicily.
#looting #heritagecrime #tombaroli #metaldetecting #transnationalorganisedcrime #illicitexcavations
art-crime.blogspot.com/2025/11/ital...
#looting #heritagecrime #tombaroli #metaldetecting #transnationalorganisedcrime #illicitexcavations
art-crime.blogspot.com/2025/11/ital...
Settlers Storm Archaeological Site in Palestinian Sebastia...
www.jordannews.jo/Section-20/M...
www.jordannews.jo/Section-20/M...
Settlers Storm Archaeological Site in Palestinian Sebastia - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA
Settlers on Monday stormed the archaeological site in the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces.
www.jordannews.jo
July 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM