Treasure Inquests

In England, if you find something that could be a treasure, you need to tell the local Finds Liaison Officer (FLO). You must make a report to the local FLO.

A report will be written for the Coroner explaining if the find has been identified as treasure or not. If the item is thought to be treasure and a museum wishes to acquire it, the Coroner will open and list an Inquest.

The purpose of the treasure inquest is to find out 

  • if it is treasure
  • who found it
  • when and where it was found

For more information, email coroners@iow.gov.uk or call 01983 823010.

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