We are surveying Lancaster residents to find out whether the evidence shows that the old Priory
churchyard, running from outside the Priory through the amphitheatre down to the cycle track,
has been used by the public, by right, for 20 years.
If so, we will apply for the land to be registered as a Town Green which then cannot be built on.
Please help by completing this form if you have used this land.
Statement regarding use of the land shown on the plan below, known as Castle Green
Name:
Address:
Number of years at this address?
Number of years in Lancaster?
Tick if you live within Castle Ward
*This refers to the pre-2003 ward boundary which covers the area bounded by the River Lune to
the north, the one way system to the east and Aldcliffe Road to the south.
If you have used the land whilst living in Castle Ward, but now live elsewhere, please give your previous address(es)
and dates in Castle Ward:
Address(es):
Dates (from - to):
If you live (or have lived) outside Castle Ward but have worked in Castle Ward when using the land please give your
work address(es) and dates:
Work Address(es):
Dates (from - to):
Statement regarding use of the land shown on the plan, known as Castle Green – CONTINUED …
I have used the land for the following purposes (please list all activities, e.g. ball playing, walking, family games, picnics,
enjoying the view):
What other activities have you seen taking place on the land?
Have you used the whole area that is outlined on the plan with a thick line?
Please tick
Yes
(If no, please indicate on the plan the areas used)
No
Between which years have you used the land?
How frequently have you used the land?
Have you ever entered or left the land by the following routes?
a
From/to Castle Park, past the front of the Shire Hall (back of Castle)
b
From/to Church Street, via the St Mary's Gate Steps
c
From/to the Quay/old railway, via the Vicarage Lane footpath
Yes
No
d
From/to the old railway path, near the Long Marsh Lane bridge
e
Other (please specify)
Please give details if answering yes to any of the following questions:
(attach any details on a separate sheet, signed and dated)
Yes
1.
Have you ever tried to hide the fact you were using the land?
2.
Have you ever used force of any sort to get onto the land?
3.
Have you ever asked for or been given permission to go on the land?
4.
Has anyone ever stopped you or told you not to use the land?
5.
Have you ever seen any signs about access to, or use of, the land?
Signed:
No
Dated:
Please tick if you would be willing to give this evidence in person if required
We will try to call back, but please save our volunteers’ time by returning this in the next week to:
c/o Grassroots Lancaster, Lancaster Resource Centre, 78a Penny St., Lancaster LA1 1XN
If you have any questions, or need help to complete the form, please ring Kathryn on 01524 388109 (evenings).