Biting the bullet: the role of hobbyist metal detecting within battlefield archaeology

Natasha Ferguson

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1. Introduction
2. Battlefields as Archaeological Sites
3. Defining Metal Detecting as an Activity
4. A Brief History of the Relationship Between Battlefield Archaeology and Hobbyist Metal Detecting
5. Battlefields as Heritage at Risk—What Role Does Hobbyist Metal Detecting Play?

5.1 The extent of metal detecting activity on sites of conflict

5.1.1 Assessing the impact: monitoring sales of battle-related objects on eBay

5.2 Hobbyist metal detecting activity as an impact on battlefield archaeology

6. Acknowledging the Contribution of Hobbyist Metal Detecting to Battlefield Archaeology

6.1 Case study: the Tywardreath Battlefield Project

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Biting the bullet: the role of hobbyist metal detecting within battlefield archaeology

Natasha Ferguson

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