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Sept 2023
Knaresborough resident says council was warned about collapsed wall
A Knaresborough woman has said she and other residents on Briggate raised concerns about an old stone wall that collapsed yesterday.
The wall, which was painted by Knaresborough artist Joseph Baker Fountain last century, crashed on to the road at about 2pm. Fortunately nobody was hurt.
Police and council staff responded quickly by clearing away debris and installing traffic lights.
But Catherine Rogerson, who lives on Briggate, told the Stray Ferret she reported the wall to North Yorkshire Council last month because it appeared unsafe.
Ms Rogerson said bricks were clearly moving and the wall was buckling. She added:
Ms Rogerson said a woman at the council said she would report the matter but no action was taken.
Recalling the moment it came down, she said:
A passing motorist pulled over and the police were called. Lights continue to manage traffic.
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Ms Rogerson said she hoped the wall, which has been a feature of Briggate for many years, would be repaired using the same stone.
The Stray Ferret approached the council for a response late last night and will publish its response when we receive it.
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