Comments on Josephine Munch Rasmussen : 'Securing Cultural Heritage Objects and Fencing Stolen Goods? A Case Study on Museums and Metal Detecting in Norway' Metal Detecting in Norway Receives Long Overdue Attention

Abstract

As has been seen over the past decade, the research of metal detecting as a hobby has begun to develop like never before. By this, what I mean is research in terms of looking beyond the archaeological impact of metal detecting (while not ignoring this important aspect), in order to analyse the individuals themselves and to begin to understand the different drivers that motivate metal detecting enthusiasts.