Commentary on Sections Part 2 — Monuments of special historic interest Chapter 7 — General Section 62 — Expenditure on acquisition and preservation of monuments of special historic interest etc.
205.Section 62 provides the Welsh Ministers with powers to meet or contribute towards the costs associated with the acquisition of a monument of special historic interest (section 75(6)) by any person. The Welsh Ministers or a local authority may, at an owner’s request, also assist with, or contribute towards, the costs associated with preserving a monument of special historic interest.
206.Cadw, acting on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, regularly offers grants towards the conservation and preservation of monuments of special historic interest. Cadw will also consider requests for a contribution towards the costs of relocating a monument of special historic interest to secure its long-term preservation.