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Area of Archaeological Importance

Ar·e·a of Ar·chae·o·log·i·cal Im·por·tance (plural Ar·e·as of Ar·chae·o·log·i·cal Im·por·tance)


noun 
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U.K. protected land with archaeological remains: an area of land, usually an urban one, designated and protected by law because it is known to contain archaeological remains. Notice has to be given of any operations that might disturb the ground, so that archaeologists have time to investigate the site before the operation proceeds.

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