| 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 |