7. Recommendations

Support

Representation ID: 777

Received: 09/08/2007

Respondent: Mr Peter Richards i.h.b.c.

I would like to give our strong support for the woodland burial ground - as far as I know the nearest is the Maldon cemetery. It must be the most sensitive and natural use bringing in some income for its maintenance. I am certain that the diocese would support the idea and, of course, it would still be a wildlife harbour.

Comment

Representation ID: 796

Received: 17/08/2007

Respondent: Mr W Edgar

7.2 The past regime has probably been as good for wildlife as any. The natural colonisers of the site are Elder, Sycamore, Nettles and cow parsley. All rabbit proof. It is not suited for a wild flower meadow.

Comment

Representation ID: 819

Received: 05/09/2007

Respondent: Mr I Yearsley

You probably know that the grave of Philip Benton, author of 'The History of Rochford Hundred' (1867-88), is buried in that churchyard. During my visits to Benton's grave over the years I've often thought more attention ought to be given to his final resting place, as he is a significant figure in Rochford's history. Apart from his historical writings and extensive local farming activities, he was, amongst other things, overseer, surveyor and churchwarden at Shopland. Shopland's Bible, which still bears Benton's name, is now in the care of Sutton church nearby.

I write to ask therefore if you would consider some sort of information board about Benton as part of your appraisal of the area. It would be a suitable way of commemorating him and at the same time it would provide an enhancement to the churchyard and probably help with tourism in the District.