The Welsh Ministers may acquire by agreement any monument of special historic interest.

A local authority may acquire by agreement any monument of special historic interest in or in the vicinity of its area.

The Welsh Ministers or any local authority may accept a gift (whether by deed or will) of any monument of special historic interest.

Part 1 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56) applies (so far as relevant) to an acquisition under this section, other than sections 4 to 8, section 10 and section 31 of that Act.