ECR 64 599
Reference code
ECR 64 599
Title
Goldcliff, Coldra, Nash and Christchurch, Monmouthshire: Letter from Bold to Roberts
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Item
Date
30 May 1816
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1 item
Content description
Brecon.
Bold to Roberts: after taking all the advice into consideration, he decided to plead guilty to the original presentment at the meeting of the Court on 28 May. The College must build a wall under the Cliff, and it will be expensive. Mr Leigh says Mr Aram may look at the work occasionally, and Aram has recommended two masons, who will send an estimate. He hopes Roberts will be able to come to Newport on 10 June to agree what is to be done. He considers the law defective because it places all the burden of maintaining sea walls on those whose property adjoins the sea whereas many landowners benefit at no cost. He recommends that the College should apply for an Act of Parliament to put the repair of the walls under Commissioners who would have the power to raise a rate from all property in the Level to pay for the walls.
Bold to Roberts: after taking all the advice into consideration, he decided to plead guilty to the original presentment at the meeting of the Court on 28 May. The College must build a wall under the Cliff, and it will be expensive. Mr Leigh says Mr Aram may look at the work occasionally, and Aram has recommended two masons, who will send an estimate. He hopes Roberts will be able to come to Newport on 10 June to agree what is to be done. He considers the law defective because it places all the burden of maintaining sea walls on those whose property adjoins the sea whereas many landowners benefit at no cost. He recommends that the College should apply for an Act of Parliament to put the repair of the walls under Commissioners who would have the power to raise a rate from all property in the Level to pay for the walls.
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