Rejected petition A Scheduled Monument Enforcement protection Statutory Instrument for Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a univallate defended settlement in Kirklees Park.
Scheduled Monument Entry Number 1005806. We have an interest in recognition as Ancient Religious site. Kirklees Council planning application 2024/62/93494/W now threatens the heritage here. Therefore we want permanent resolution

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The Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 only prescribes "Scheduled Monument Enforcement Orders" for Scotland & Wales. And although England has Section 12 Power to place ancient Monuments under guardianship (by showing an interest of ownership), As Guardian of the Monument, with Consent of a commissioner or the secretary of state. We want an actual Statutory Instrument made to protect our Scheduled Monument 1005806 from any further building or development & hereby pursue protection

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Date submitted 21 January 2025
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