The Toolkit for Managing the Ownership of Archaeological Finds in England consultation deadline has been extended to October 7th. Historic England very much welcomes all feedback, which can be submitted via this short form or by emailing FAAP@historicengland.org.uk. You can view the toolkit here: https://collectionstrust.org.uk/resource/toolkit-for-managing-the-ownership-of-archaeological-finds-in-england/, it includes a Model Deed of Transfer and sections on:
- ownership – the principles of ownership of archaeological finds
- advice on transferring ownership of the material archive from an archaeological project
- procedures for arranging transfer of ownership
- for a development project
- for a research or community project
- guidance for planners, landowners and planning applicants/developers
- guidance where landowner consent cannot be obtained
- objects already in museum/repository collections
- material assemblages stored by archaeological contractors