Villagers in Forest Hill, near Wheatley, Oxford, are concerned about the safety of a stone wall that borders a well-used footpath, as it is in danger of collapsing. – Vintage Photograph

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Villagers in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire, are raising concerns about a five-foot-high stone wall that borders a well-used footpath. About 15 yards of the wall, which stands on land owned by Lincoln College, Oxford, has already collapsed. Residents of the area claim that the wall is “more dangerous than ever” due to its proximity to a busy road and its narrow width of only one foot. John Alden, area surveyor for Oxfordshire County Council, stated that the wall was not the council’s responsibility, but acknowledged that it was a potential hazard. George Laws, the Bursar of Lincoln College, noted that the college is actively discussing the situation with the county council.Villagers in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire, are raising concerns about a five-foot-high stone wall that borders a well-used footpath. About 15 yards of the wall, which stands on land owned by Lincoln College, Oxford, has already collapsed. Residents of the area claim that the wall is “more dangerous than ever” due to its proximity to a busy road and its narrow width of only one foot. John Alden, area surveyor for Oxfordshire County Council, stated that the wall was not the council’s responsibility, but acknowledged that it was a potential hazard. George Laws, the Bursar of Lincoln College, noted that the college is actively discussing the situation with the county council.

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mammamun APR 1971 Village wall is a menace –claim VILLAGERS AT Forest Hill, near Wheatley, are complaining that this stone wall, which borders a well-used footpath, is unsafe and could injure children or passers-by. About 15 yards of the five- feet-high wall which stands on land owned by Lincoln Col- lege, Oxford, have already col- lapsed. Mr W. I. Merritt, of 55 Mickle Way, Forest Hill, claims in a letter to the Oxford Mail that although the foot- path has been repaired, the wall is “more dangerous than ever.” The footpath is only about 1 foot wide at this point, he says, and it borders a busy road. or Mr John Alden, area survey- for Oxfordshire County Council, said the wall was not the council’s responsibility. but he agreed it was danger- ous. Some blocks of stone weighing two or three hun- dredweight had dropped out, and if a block like this were to fall on a child could cause serious injury, he said. Mr George Laws, the Bur- sar of Lincoln College, said: “The matter is actively under discussion with the county council. We are well aware of the situation and we just want to do what is right by the county council and the parish council. 22 APR 1971 Saniti SO Gb