HC Deb 01 December 1930 vol 245 cc1816-7W
Mr. MANDER

asked the hon. Member for Carlisle as representing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners what steps are being taken to preserve buildings of historical or architectural interest under the Commissioners' control; and what buildings have been scheduled under the Ancient Monuments Act daring the last three years?

Mr. MIDDLETON

The buildings of historical or architectural interest under the Ecclesiastical Commissioners' control are such as are on estates owned by the Commissioners. As owners the Commissioners take reasonable care for their preservation. Buildings, etc., on the Commissioners' Estates scheduled under the Ancient Monuments Act during the last three years have been Cawood Castle, Yorkshire.

Certain Barrows (near Wells), Somerset.

Roman Station (Vinovia), Binchester, Durham.

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