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HISTORIC MONUMENTS ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1971 - SECT 10

Effect of protection order.

10.(1) If, while a protection order is in force in respect of any monument,
any person, without the written consent of the Ministry

(a)removes the monument or any part thereof; or

(b)makes any addition or structural alteration to the monument; or

(c)carries out any work which injuriously affects, or is likely injuriously to
affect, the monument;

(i)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding #500;

(ii)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
three months or to a fine, or to both.

(2) If, while a protection order is in force, it appears to the Ministry that,
owing to the neglect of the owner or person having control of the monument,
the monument is liable to fall into decay, the Ministry may make an order (in
this Act referred to as a "guardianship order") appointing the Ministry
guardian of that monument for the period during which the protection order is
in force, and, in that case, the provisions of this Act shall, during that
period, have effect as if the Ministry had been appointed guardian by virtue
of a deed executed by every person seised or possesssed of, or entitled to an
estate in, the monument.

Restriction on excavation for archaeological purposes.

© 1971 Crown Copyright

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