
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Ancient Monuments Acts 1913 and 1931 Any person injuring or defacing this monument will be liable to prosecution according to law. Recorded plaque organisation: Ministry of Works.
The plaque refers to legal protections established under the Ancient Monuments Acts of 1913 and 1931, which were crucial in safeguarding Britain's heritage by making it illegal to damage designated ancient monuments. These acts marked a significant step in the formal conservation and preservation of historical sites in the United Kingdom.
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Photo: David Dixon on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0