Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016

22Meaning of “monument” in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979

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(1)Section 61 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (c.46) (interpretation) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (7)—

(a)omit the “and” after paragraph (b);

(b)after paragraph (c) insert and

(d)any site in Wales (other than one falling within paragraph (b) or (c) above) comprising any thing, or group of things, that evidences previous human activity;.

(3)After subsection (7) insert—

(7A)In subsection (7)(d) “Wales” has the meaning given by section 158(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006.