02-02-2013, 09:17 PM
Quote:Why is it illegal to use one? I just play a dumb tourist.
But when you get caught and possibly prosecuted, the entire RAT Community now know you're not a dumb tourist. :wink:
...and a lot of private landowners take a very dim view of metal detecting without permission.
And if you happen to go anywhere near a Scheduled Monument in your quest, then you may indeed be in the UK longer than you think.
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!