Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for the better protection of Ancient Monuments. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 45 & 46 Vict. c. 73 |
| Introduced by | John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury (Lords) |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 18 August 1882 |
| Commencement | 18 August 1882 |
| Repealed | 15 August 1913 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882 (45 & 46 Vict. c. 73) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was introduced by John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, recognising the need for a governmental administration on the protection of ancient monuments, and was finally passed after a number of failed attempts on heritage protection acts. The gradual change towards a state-based authority responsible for the safeguarding of the Kingdom's national heritage manifested itself through the appointment of the first Inspector of Ancient Monuments in 1882, General Pitt Rivers.