An ancient monument is an early historical structure or monument (e.g., an archaeological site) worthy of preservation and study due to archaeological or heritage interest. In the United Kingdom it is a legal term, differing from the American term National Monument in being far more numerous and always man-made. As scheduled monument, it is the normal designation for legally protected ruins and visible archaeological remains in the United Kingdom.
See also
- Historic preservation
- Scheduled Ancient Monument and the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 in the UK
- English Heritage
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