| Title | Protected Wreck Sites |
|---|---|
| Author | Historic England |
| Topic | Archaeology and Heritage |
| Year of Completion | Ongoing |
| Status | |
| Region | UK |
| Abstract | The Protection of Wrecks Act (1973)(opens in a new window) allows the Government to designate a wreck to prevent uncontrolled interference. Designated sites are identified as being likely to contain the remains of a vessel, or its contents, which are of historical, artistic or archaeological importance. |
| How to Access | View the web pages. |
| Use Constraints | |
| data holder | Historic England |