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11. THE ROLE OF THE TREASURE TROVE UNIT
11.1 The overall functions of the TTU are listed at Appendix B.
11.2 This section clarifies some of the specific procedures of the TTU in relation to claiming, unclaiming, and valuation within the Treasure Trove system.
11.3 The TTU assesses reported portable antiquities to determine their suitability for claiming. If necessary, opinions are obtained from NMS curators or from other experts.
11.4 Portable antiquities are treated on a case-by-case basis, normally in the chronological order in which they are reported to the TTU.
11.5 The TTU recommends to the QLTR which items should be claimed.
11.6 If any reported item is considered unsuitable for claiming, the TTU has delegated authority from the QLTR to unclaim. In this case the TTU will return the item and issue a certificate of unclaim to the finder.
11.7 The TTU undertakes the initial research to assist SAFAP in determining the ex gratia payment to recommend to the QLTR. Sources of data on portable antiquities values elsewhere in the UK are monitored by the TTU and in some instances the opinions of outside experts are sought. Information gathered by the TTU, along with any representations made by the finder, is presented to SAFAP in advance of each meeting.
TT.64/07 Part of Roman tombstone from Carberry, East Lothian. Allocated to the National Museums Scotland.
This is a large rectangular fragment of a Roman tombstone in red-brown sandstone found by chance in a field near Carberry in East Lothian. The inscription in translation reads: 'To the shades of Crescens, cavalryman of the Ala Sebosiana, from the detachment of the Equites Singulares, served 15 years, his heir (or heirs) had this set up.'
The tombstone dates to the period 140-180 AD and Crescens appears to have died whilst accompanying the Governor on a visit to nearby the nearby Roman site of Inveresk. The stone is a highly significant find being the first evidence of the Governor's bodyguard in Scotland.
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