For researchers

The various national finds databases in European Public Finds Recording Network have already proven their usefulness as an important resource for research.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme, for example, lists . Most of the finds recording schemes have restricted user access concerning exact find locations. However, as an approved researcher, you can request access to restricted sections of the finds databases. The table below contains the necessary information for each of the recording schemes.

We are convinced that there is substantial potential in exploring our datasets from a supraregional angle. As part of the , we are currently actively working towards exposing the national finds databases through a unified portal. Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you are interested in developing research that connects our datasets.

 

Recording Scheme Restricted information or functionality How to get access as researcher
Denmark: Digitale Metaldetektorfund (DIME)

Personal data invisible.

Location data generalized by municipality for non-researchers; researchers can get exact data.

Bulk data download possible for researchers

 Consult the .

England and Wales: The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS)

Personal data invisible.

Location data generalized by parish for non-researchers; researchers can get exact data.

Bulk data download possible for researchers

Send an e-mail with request for researcher access, with documentation proving your accreditation as a researcher, to at the British Museum.

After checking and approval of your researcher status your account data will be sent by e-mail
Finland: FindSampo / Löytösampo / Fyndsampo

Personal data invisible.

Before validation, finds location is displayed at municipality level.

Following validation, finds data is open to all.

All available data will be accessible via the website.

Flanders (Belgium): MEDEA

Personal data invisible unless with approval of the finder.

Location data generalized in rectangular blocks for non-researchers; researchers can get exact data.

Bulk data download possible for researchers

Create an account as a regular user (detectorist or finds expert) on the MEDEA platform

Send an e-mail with request for researcher access to , outlining your background and research aims.

After checking and approval of your researcher status your account status will be changed to 'researcher'

Netherlands: Portable Antiquities of the Netherlands (PAN)

Personal data invisible.

Location data generalized by municipality for non-researchers; researchers can get exact data.

Bulk data download possible for researchers

Download and complete an access request form from

E-mail the form to

After checking and approval of your researcher status your account data will be sent by e-mail