Section 608: Acquisition of ancient monuments, &c.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part XVIII: MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

Land which is the site of an ancient monument or other object of archaeological interest—

may not be acquired for the purposes of . . . Part IX (slum clearance), and
may be acquired for the purposes of Part II (provision of housing) only by compulsory purchase order.

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