The extent of a protected site must be specified for there to be criminal liability. Citations: Ind Summary 23-May-1994 Statutes: Ancient Monuments and Archeological Areas Act 1979 2 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.86982
The extent of an historical monument was to be decided by the papers not by a jury. Citations: Ind Summary 30-May-1994 Statutes: Ancient Monuments and Archeological Areas Act 1979 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Environment Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.86161
The meaning of ‘curtilage’ whilst not strictly a term of art had caused considerable difficulties. There was nothing inherent in the concept to imply any limitation that the area should be small. In this case the curtilage of a manor house could clearly include stable houses 200 meters from the main house. Accordingly those buildings … Continue reading Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and Regions and Another v Skerritts of Nottingham Ltd: CA 25 Feb 2000
The remains of an ancient theatre had been discovered during the development of a site. The respondent declined to schedule the building as a monument, saying a balance had to be found between preservation and the need to ensure the prosperity of the city, the site was not itself under threat from the developers, and … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Environment, ex parte Rose Theatre Trust Co: QBD 1990
