Nighthawking is the theft of archaeological artifacts from protected archaeological sites and areas under the cover of darkness, most commonly by members of the public with the use of a commercial metal detector.… See more definition
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Nighthawking: Metal detectorist explains why he broke the law
WEB19 May 2022. Getty Images. The practice of nighthawking is shrouded in secrecy, few metal detectorists will admit to doing it. A metal detectorist has explained why he broke … definition
WEBDec 29, 2012 · The term ‘nighthawk’ is generally used to refer to an individual who knowingly uses a metal detector in illegal activity, particularly involving theft from a …
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Stealing Britain's history: when metal detectorists go …
WEBJun 2, 2020 · But we know what they were doing: nighthawking, illegally metal-detecting for historic artefacts, to be kept for personal collections … definition
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nighthawking, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English …
WEBWhat does the noun nighthawking mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun nighthawking . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Digging for treasure: Is 'nighthawking' stealing our past?
WEBMar 21, 2015 · The term "nighthawking" first surfaced in the 1990s and describes the illegal search and removal of artefacts using metal detectors by people who don't have … definition
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Is there a Nighthawking epidemic? - The Archaeology and Metal …
WEBApr 18, 2021 · Nighthawking is the theft of archaeological artifacts from protected archaeological sites and areas under the cover of darkness, most commonly by … definition
WEBMar 1, 2020 · Print. Illegal treasure hunters are increasingly raiding ancient sites in England and authorities have petitioned for the public’s help in stopping these deplorable “nighthawkers robbing … definition