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Daily Record
National
Jenny Foulds

Destruction of Iron Age Milton fort for quarrying "seems likely" say councillors

The destruction of an Iron Age fort in Milton now “seems likely” say councillors whose refusal of a bid to expand Sheephill quarry now looks to be overturned.

In March last year the planning committee rejected plans to expand the quarry and increase opening hours following concerns about the impact on the environment and neighbouring properties.

This included concerns that the work would result in the destruction of what remained of Sheep Hill fort, described as being of great archaeological importance.

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