Treasure and wrecks

Services

  • Report treasure finds to the local coroner within 14 days - items officially defined as treasure, Portable Antiquities Scheme, inquest, valuation, rewards

  • Report wreck material to the Receiver of Wreck - what counts as wreck material, fines and deadline

  • How to report treasure or wreck - check it's treasure, find out who gets a share of the worth, what happens if a museum wants the treasure

Policy papers and consultations