Silbury CROW inquiry

Silbury Hill 180

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Pete G May 17, 2004 13:54:38

A peer has compared an ancient monument to the pyramids in a row over the government's right to roam laws.

Lord Avebury says he is "stunned" the Countryside Agency's wants to label Silbury Hill in Wiltshire as "unimproved chalk grassland".

PeteG

Steve Gray May 17, 2004 14:02:03

Replying to Pete G

I didn't understand this bit:

However, the agency says it took the decision because the 4,700-year-old hill is a "man-made structure".

Surely, it's BECAUSE it's a man-made structure that it should NOT be classed as "unimproved grassland".

jimit May 17, 2004 14:31:24

Replying to Pete G