Neighbour verbally abuses visitors to an archaeologically significant site

[Brahman Forumsmitglied Alle Beiträge durchsuchen Profil ansehen Schließen Brahman]

A thousand-year-old path runs past our property. Hundreds of artefacts from the Stone Age and the Celtic period have been found along the path. There are people who are interested in archaeology and use the path. Our neighbour doesn't like this at all! When he sees visitors, he rushes towards them and insults them.



Several people have told us about our neighbour's rude behaviour. We have also witnessed him insulting visitors on several occasions.

He prefers to insult older people and women. As soon as a man is slightly taller and looks strong, he remains silent. So he is not only rude, but also cowardly.

The authorities are not responsible for this and must wait until something serious happens.

He has installed several cameras and can use his mobile phone to observe anyone approaching his property. He probably also makes recordings. As there are children among the visitors, it is not entirely clear whether he makes the recordings for other reasons.

He says he needs to protect his chickens. A few days ago, a hungry fox took one of his chickens. However, the neighbour does nothing about this. He lets his chickens run free. Overall, he seems to be a very confused but also aggressive person.

[Brueghel Forumsmitglied Alle Beiträge durchsuchen Profil ansehen Schließen Brueghel]

There are always people who film others on the grounds that they need to protect themselves and their property. In principle, this is permitted, but only on your own property. The problem is that the camera's range cannot be precisely defined. This often results in recordings of people who are outside the property. However, this is not permitted.

Anyone who has an open property must expect children to enter it. However, filming children is a problem. This is a very grey area.

I recommend installing a fence. This clarifies the boundaries and makes the legal situation clearer.

[Burz Forumsmitglied Alle Beiträge durchsuchen Profil ansehen Schließen Burz]

Quote: Neighbor insults visitors to an archaeologically significant site



A thousand-year-old path runs past our house. Hundreds of artifacts from the Stone Age and the Celtic period have been found along the path. There are people who are interested in archaeology and use the path. Our neighbor doesn't like that at all! When he sees visitors, he rushes towards them and insults them.



Comment: There are just some people who don't care about their own culture. The main thing is that it's quiet and they have a full stomach!

[Sushi Forumsmitglied Alle Beiträge durchsuchen Profil ansehen Schließen Sushi]

Quote: Hundreds of artefacts from the Stone Age and the Celtic period were found in the area around the path.


Answer: Why hasn't the area been protected yet? Normally, extensive protective measures are taken when archaeological finds are made. In my area, work on a large construction site was completely halted because a piece of pottery from the Roman period was found. It cost a lot of money to halt the construction work.
After that, a few more fragments were found. That was all. But I still think it's important that when old objects are found, the area is secured and the historical significance of the site is clarified. Far too much has already been destroyed.
However, neighbours' cameras are not a form of security. And insulting visitors is definitely not!

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If you want to protect your archaeological site:

The protection of an archaeological site can be ensured through various measures, which may be national, regional or local, depending on the applicable legislation in the country concerned. Here is a general overview of the protective measures that are generally implemented in France (but also in most other European countries):


National protective measures


1. Classification or listing as a historical monument

Listing: light protection for elements of cultural interest.

Classification: strong protection for sites of exceptional interest.

Any intervention (excavation, construction, alteration) requires special authorisation from the state.


2. Sites listed as protected landscapes

Protection of the environment and landscape, especially if the archaeological site is located in a remarkable landscape.




3. Zone with presumed archaeological preclusion

Areas designated by the state authorities where finds are likely to be made.

A preliminary archaeological investigation may be required before any construction work.




4. Preventive archaeology

Preliminary investigations and excavations may be required for public or private construction work (roads, buildings, etc.).




Municipal or local protection measures

1. Local development plan

May contain protected areas and specific regulations on archaeological heritage.

Certain areas may be unbuildable or subject to approval by the architect of the French monument protection authority.

2. Municipal archaeological maps

Record known or suspected sites.

Serve as a decision-making aid for spatial planning projects.


Speculators do not like these regulations because they prevent overly generous construction projects and property speculation.

[MATER Forumsmitglied Alle Beiträge durchsuchen Profil ansehen Schließen MATER]

I'm annoyed by the “searchers” with their electronic search devices. Since it became known that there is a medieval “battlefield” near us, we have had lots of visitors trudging across the grounds with their metal detectors. They don't find much, but they do it with great enthusiasm!

I wonder why the area isn't protected. The artifacts just disappear into some dark channel this way.