# Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to ancient monuments; to make provision for the investigation, preservation and recording of matters of archaeological or historical interest and (in connection therewith) for the regulation of operations or activities affecting such matters; to provide for the recovery of grants under section 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 1972 or under section 4 of the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 in certain circumstances; and to provide for grants by the Secretary of State to the Architectural Heritage Fund.
[4th April 1979]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/46/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ancient-monuments-and-archaeological-areas-act-1979/introduction
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