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Archaeology - National Monuments Service

Newgrange National Monuments Service (NMS) plays a key role in the protection of the archaeological heritage.  

NMS is responsible for:

  • the identification and designation of monuments through the Archaeological Survey of Ireland, 
  • assistance in the archaeological care of National Monuments in the ownership or guardianship of the Minister of   the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and managed by Office of Public Works,
  • implementation of protective and regulatory controls (including licensing of excavations and making of Ministerial directions and consents) under the National Monuments Acts, 
  • the provision of heritage input and advice to planning and other consent authorities in respect of individual planning and other development applications, projects and plans
  • implementing legislative provisions in relation to protection of monuments and sites.

 

Further Information

For further information on the National Monuments Service , including guidelines, publications, license application forms and the searchable Sites and Monuments Database, please visit the dedicated National Monuments Service website, http://www.archaeology.ie/


Contact Information:

Email: nationalmonuments@environ.ie


Links:

http://www.archaeology.ie/

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