18562
Title Of Article Chaper
U. K. Legislation: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeology Areas Act 1979
Title Of Journal Book
International Journal of Nautical Archaeology and Underwater Exploration
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
187-188
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The editorial describes new legislation pertaining to nautical archaeology. The Act affects three areas: 1) vessels are now within the definition of monument, 2) monuments extend to territorial waters, and 3) the Secretary of State may undertake or finance excavations on land, including sea-beds. -- AATA
pub_id
18562