Subject: Re: RC25-0464 - Information related to Great House Farm, Llandough
From: Sion Buckler
Direction: sent
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:11 UTC
Institution: RCAHMW (Royal Commission)
Refs: RC25-0464
Archive id: gm-19ac0ef3af79f19e
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Thanks for your prompt and detailed response. Most diligent of you.
Sincerely appreciated. Good drills.

Regards,

Sion Buckler
[phone redacted]


On Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 09:48 Dr Adam Coward,  
wrote:

> Good afternoon,
>
>
>
> Thank you very much for your enquiry. While we cannot advise you on a
> legal case or undertake a review of historical decisions, pleas note that
> we do hold information and archives related to Great House Farm, Llandough.
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> The site entry and description for the site in the National Monuments
> Record of Wales can be seen online on Coflein, here:
> https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/20182.
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>
> We hold 14 archives related to the site, a list of which can be seen here:
> https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/20182/archives?size=25. These archives can
> be viewed in our Search Room, located in the National Library of Wales,
> which is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30-16:30. If you would like to
> view the material in person, I would advise arranging with us beforehand so
> that we can prepare the material ahead of your visit. Some of the material
> is on microfiche and as we do not have a microfiche reader in the Search
> Room, we will need to liaise with the National Library Reading Room staff
> to try to negotiate the use of their machines ahead of your visit.
>
>
>
> While it is possible to order scans of material using the attached order
> form, we may be unable to provide research-quality scans or photographs of
> some of the material, such as the material on microfiche, which would
> require high-resolution scanning at a cost of £20 per scan. Moreover,  many
> of these records remain under third-party copyright, and we would only be
> able to provide scans or copies for personal, non-commercial research.
> Other uses, such as use in a legal case or report would likely require the
> permission of the copyright holder(s). I would therefore advise arranging
> to view the material in person rather than ordering scans, if possible.
>
>
>
> In addition to the information and records which we hold, there are
> several related records in the Historic Environment Record maintained by
> Heneb, which related to excavations, mostly concerning the cemetery/burial
> site:
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>    https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GGAT03584s&dbname=ggat&tbname=core
>    -
>    https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GGAT03583s&dbname=ggat&tbname=core
>    -
>    https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GGAT03586s&dbname=ggat&tbname=core
>    -
>    https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GGAT03585s&dbname=ggat&tbname=core
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>
>
> Thank you very much again for your enquiry.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Adam Coward
>
>
>
>
> Dr Adam Coward
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> *From:* Sion Buckler  
> *Sent:* 14 November 2025 12:49
> *To:* [email redacted]
> *Subject:* BP vs Buckler
>
>
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> You don't often get email from [email redacted]. Learn why this
> is important  
>
> Sir/Ma'am,
>
> I am your constituent, living in Dinas Powys. I am writing to request your
> assistance in reviewing a historic legal matter involving my family: *BP
> Properties Ltd v Buckler (1987)*, relating to Great House Farm, Llandough.
>
> My family lived on, cared for and claimed to own that farm for
> generations. The events surrounding the 1987 case resulted in the loss of
> our home and land, and left several members of my family deeply affected.
> Recent research I have undertaken has revealed significant procedural
> inconsistencies, historical irregularities, unanswered questions regarding
> corporate identity, unverified service of key documents, and heritage
> considerations relating to the site.
>
> I have attached a short report summarising SOME of these issues. I am
> requesting your help in identifying the appropriate bodies—legal,
> historical, or governmental—who may be able to independently review the
> historical record to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency.
>
> My interest is not solely personal; Great House Farm has a heritage
> significance to Wales, including documented accounts that Guglielmo Marconi
> stayed there while experimenting with early radio technology. I believe
> this should form part of our preserved historical record.
>
> By way of background, I am a veteran and have served both in the Armed
> Forces and recently with the Vale of Glamorgan Council. My intention is
> simply to seek clarity, proper review, and justice where appropriate. I
> would be grateful for your guidance on the correct avenues to pursue.
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
>
> *Sion Buckler*
> [address redacted]
>  
> Dinas Powys
>  
> [postcode redacted]
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> Tel: [phone redacted]
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