Roman Wall (Black Carts and Great Chesters)

HC Deb 18 July 1961 vol 644 cc112-3W

Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Works what measures he is taking permanently to preserve Black Carts and Great Chesters on the Roman Wall.

Lord John Hope

The Black Carts and Great Chesters sections of the Roman Wall are in private ownership and their owners have not so far offered me guardianship of them. My Department has done some "first-aid" work to them at public expense, and for the time being they are reasonably secure. I intend, however, to keep them under observation so that, if renewed deterioration seems likely, I can consider what further action should be taken.