On Sunday the 1st of September between 10-11am, a man was seen metal detecting in the graveyard area of St Mary’s Church next to Chastleton House GL56 0SU.

The male is describe as a white male, 60/70 years of age wearing a grey cap.

Officers would like to speak to the male to clarify that permission was granted by the land owner.

Basic metal detecting rules,

1.      You must have the landowners permission to detect on any land. This includes parks, public spaces, woods, common land and public footpaths! Permission must be from the land owner.

     2. Never, ever detect on protected sites. Important historical sites are scheduled, giving them legal protection; it’s a criminal offence to detect on them and you will be prosecuted if caught. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are also protected because of nesting birds, protected wildlife or rare fauna and flora.

For further information, please click on the below link.

Beginners Guide - National Council for Metal Detecting (ncmd.co.uk)