| Summary: | From the beginning of metal-detector based archaeology practiced by members of the public, the
formal heritage sector in Denmark determined to pursue a liberal model based on cooperation and inclusion
rather than confrontation and criminalization. Based on the findings of the ‘2015 Danish detectorists survey’
it is argued that Danish metal-detector archaeology has challenged the classic division of roles in archaeology
and heritage management, and that at least a large proportion of Danish detectorists practice their hobby
adhering to the highest professional standards, which stand in sharp contrast to the often-cited stereotype of
the detectorists as mere ‘treasure hunter’.
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