Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913
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The Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 was a key piece of early 20th-century UK legislation that strengthened state powers to protect and preserve nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
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| Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 Context triple: [Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, replaces, Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913]
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A.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 is an Indian law that provides for the protection, preservation, and regulation of nationally important historical monuments and archaeological sites.
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is a key UK law that provides for the protection, scheduling, and management of nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
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C.
Historic Sites and Monuments Act
The Historic Sites and Monuments Act is a Canadian federal law that establishes the framework for recognizing, commemorating, and protecting places, persons, and events of national historic significance.
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D.
Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 is an Indian law that regulates the export, trade, and preservation of antiquities and art objects to protect the country’s cultural heritage.
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E.
British Museum Act 1963
The British Museum Act 1963 is a UK statute that restructured the governance and administration of the British Museum and set out key rules on its collections and trustees.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 Target entity description: The Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 was a key piece of early 20th-century UK legislation that strengthened state powers to protect and preserve nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
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A.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 is an Indian law that provides for the protection, preservation, and regulation of nationally important historical monuments and archaeological sites.
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B.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is a key UK law that provides for the protection, scheduling, and management of nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
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C.
Historic Sites and Monuments Act
The Historic Sites and Monuments Act is a Canadian federal law that establishes the framework for recognizing, commemorating, and protecting places, persons, and events of national historic significance.
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D.
Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 is an Indian law that regulates the export, trade, and preservation of antiquities and art objects to protect the country’s cultural heritage.
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E.
British Museum Act 1963
The British Museum Act 1963 is a UK statute that restructured the governance and administration of the British Museum and set out key rules on its collections and trustees.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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heritage protection legislation ⓘ |
| aimedAt |
preservation of historic monuments
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preservation of nationally important archaeological sites ⓘ |
| category |
1913 in British law
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United Kingdom legislation concerning historic sites ⓘ |
| consolidates |
Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882
NERFINISHED
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Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1900 NERFINISHED ⓘ Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1909 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| empowered |
Commissioner of Works
NERFINISHED
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state to acquire monuments by agreement ⓘ state to enter into guardianship agreements with owners ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | early 20th-century landmark in UK heritage protection ⓘ |
| influenced | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedConcept |
guardianship of monuments by the state
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scheduling of monuments ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| legalDomain |
cultural heritage law
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planning and conservation law ⓘ |
| longTitle | An Act to consolidate and amend the Ancient Monuments Protection Acts, 1882 to 1900 ⓘ |
| parliament | Parliament of the United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | development of modern heritage protection system in the UK ⓘ |
| providedFor |
control of demolition or alteration of protected monuments
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maintenance of scheduled monuments at public expense ⓘ |
| purpose |
to consolidate earlier Ancient Monuments Protection Acts
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to strengthen state powers to protect nationally important ancient monuments ⓘ |
| regionApplied |
England
NERFINISHED
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Scotland NERFINISHED ⓘ Wales NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| repealed | true ⓘ |
| repealedBy | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| royalAssent | 1913 ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| strengthened | powers of central government over ancient monuments ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
archaeological heritage
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historic buildings and sites ⓘ protection of ancient monuments ⓘ |
| typeOfProtection | statutory protection for nationally important monuments ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1913 ⓘ |
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Subject: Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 Description of subject: The Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 was a key piece of early 20th-century UK legislation that strengthened state powers to protect and preserve nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
Referenced by (1)
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
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replaces
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Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913
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