# Town and Country Planning Act 1932, Paragraph 1


The Minister shall not confirm an order for the compulsory purchase of any land which is the site of an ancient monument or other object of. archaeological interest, unless he is satisfied that the monument or object is not being properly protected, preserved and maintained and that its acquisition by the responsible authority is necessary for securing its protection or preservation and maintenance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/22-23/48/schedule/THIRD/part/II/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-and-country-planning-act-1932/schedule-THIRD/part-II/paragraph-1
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