Underwater Archaeology Unit
The National Monuments Acts 1930-2014 are the primary pieces of legislation that afford protection to Ireland’s heritage, with the 1987 Amendment Act the first to protect underwater cultural heritage (UCH). The new Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 will strengthen further the protection of underwater archaeology in Ireland. In implementing the legislation in regard to UCH, the National Monuments Service (NMS) is guided appropriately by policies, such as t
Basic Information
- Category: organization
- Founded: 1987
- Website: https://www.archaeology.ie/underwater-archaeology
Documented Facts
- Email: uch@housing.gov.ie (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Underwater Archaeology Unit — Official Site (official)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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The National Monuments Acts 1930-2014 are the primary pieces of legislation that afford protection to Ireland’s heritage, with the 1987 Amendment Act the first to protect underwater cultural heritage (UCH). The new Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 will strengthen further the protection of underwater archaeology in Ireland. In implementing the legislation in regard to UCH, the National Monuments Service (NMS) is guided appropriately by policies, such as t
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