The Areas of Archaeological Importance (Notification of Operations) (Exemption) Order 1984

1.—(1) This order may be cited as the Areas of Archaeological Importance (Notification of Operations) (Exemption) Order 1984 and shall come into operation on 30th September 1984.

(2) This order applies only to operations in areas of archaeological importance in England or Wales.

(3) In this order—

“the Act” means the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979;

“drainage body” and “navigation authority” have the same meanings as in the Land Drainage Act 1976; and

“mining operations” means the winning and working of minerals in, on or under land, whether by surface or underground working.

2.—(1) Section 35 of the Act (notice required of operations in areas of archaeological importance) shall not apply to the carrying out of operations of the descriptions specified in the Schedule hereto.

(2) The exemptions afforded by paragraph (1) are subject to any particular conditions mentioned in the said Schedule.

Signed by authority of The Secretary of State

Bellwin

Minister of State for Local Government

Department of the Environment

10th August 1984