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.
Latest Treasure Inquest Dates
We will regularly update the list of latest treasure inquest dates. However, dates and times can be subject to change at short notice.
| Date | Time | Treasure | Coroner | Court room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March 2025 | 11:00 | Multiple cases | C. S. Sumeray | Seaclose Courtroom |
Related services
- If you think you have found a fossil, take advantage of our free fossil identification service provided by our Dinosaur Isle Museum
- Our Museums service collects and preserves items relating to the Island's history, archaeology, and geology, and displays a range of these collections through its public museums. Take time to visit one of our Island museums.