Editing Scheduled monument (section)

==The legislation relevant to scheduled monuments==
Scheduled monuments are defined in the [[Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979]].<ref name="AMAA1979"/>  In England, Wales and Scotland they are often referred to as a '''scheduled ancient monument''', although the Act defines only '''ancient monument''' and '''scheduled monument'''. A monument can be:
*  A building or structure, cave or excavation which is above or below the surface of the land; or on / under the sea bed within UK territorial waters (or a site that contains the remains of one).
*  A site comprising any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other moveable structure (or contains the remains of one).<ref name="AMAA1979"/>

In [[Northern Ireland]] they are designated under separate legislation and are referred to as a '''scheduled historic monument''' (for those in private ownership) or a '''monument in state care''' (for those in public ownership).