Part 2Modifications of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
Monuments and associated land under guardianship
I17Control and management of monuments and land under guardianship
1
The 1979 Act is amended in accordance with this section.
2
In section 13 (effect of guardianship of ancient monuments)—
a
after subsection (2) insert—
2A
The power conferred by subsection (2) above includes power—
a
to control the holding of events in or on the monument;
b
to control and manage such events;
c
to require payment of a charge in respect of the holding of such events;
d
to exclude, restrict or otherwise control public access to the monument in connection with such events.
b
after subsection (7) add—
8
In subsection (2A) above—
a
“events” includes functions and any other organised activities;
b
references to the holding of events, in relation to organised activities, are to be construed as references to the carrying out of such activities.
3
In section 15 (acquisition and guardianship of land in vicinity of an ancient monument)—
a
in subsection (3), after “and” where it fourth occurs, insert “
without prejudice to that generality
”
,
b
after that subsection insert—
3A
The power of full control and management of land under guardianship conferred by subsection (3) above includes power—
a
to control the holding of events on associated land;
b
to control and manage such events;
c
to require payment of a charge in respect of the holding of such events;
d
to exclude, restrict or otherwise control public access to associated land in connection with such events.
c
after subsection (4) insert—
4A
Subsections (3), (3A) and (4) are subject to any provision to the contrary in the guardianship deed.
d
after subsection (6) add—
7
In subsection (3A) above—
a
“events” includes functions and any other organised activities;
b
references to the holding of events, in relation to organised activities, are to be construed as references to the carrying out of such activities.
4
In subsection (1) of section 19 (public access to monuments under public control), after “to” where it first occurs, insert “
sections 13(2A) and 15(3A) of this Act and to
”
.
5
Paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 3 (transitional provisions) is repealed.