[Recovered on 19 Oct 2026 from the original email in the family's Gmail, because this archive file was missing. Matched to this entry by its subject line; where several emails share a subject, the order within the group is not certain. Email addresses, phone numbers and private addresses are redacted.] Subject: Re: Response to enquiry at The National Archives. Case number: CAS-313954-Y6C0H3 CRM:052900508 From: Sion Buckler Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:49 UTC ------------------------------------------------------------ Robert Fleming, Thank you for your prompt response and for providing the helpful research guides on land ownership records, To clarify my original enquiry, I am specifically concerned with the historical record surrounding the case of BP Properties Ltd v Buckler [1987] EWCA Civ 2, which involved a disputed land dispossession at Great House Farm in Llandough, South Glamorgan. This stemmed from earlier proceedings in 1974, including an adjourned case in July and an appeal attempt on October 31st that was impacted by correspondence from BP the same day. Following the 1987 ruling, there was forced removal, demolition of our family home, and archaeological activity on the site, despite ongoing questions about the adjudication of ownership prior to land registration. My question is not solely about locating ownership or court documents (though any guidance on whether The National Archives holds physical files from these proceedings would be welcome), but rather whether circumstances like these—where ownership was disputed and not fully resolved before registration or excavation—raise any considerations for the integrity or completeness of the archival record. For instance, do such disputes prompt reviews or annotations in historical land records, or are there protocols for archiving related materials from corporate entities like BP or local authorities involved? I understand your resources are focused on national-level holdings, but any further direction would greatly assist my research. Sincerely, Sion Buckler On Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at 07:28, RESO Records Enquiries < [email redacted]> wrote: > Dear Sion Buckler, > > Thank you for contacting The National Archives of the United Kingdom. > > It is unlikely The National Archives holds the records of this type of > case, and the Central Land Registry > , who hold > records of land registration, is a separate body. Some records of land > ownership can be found among records at local or county archives. > > I recommend you consult our guide to searching for records of Land > ownership records and deeds: an overview - The National Archives > . > Regarding the court cases you mention, I also recommend you consult: Civil > court cases: Chancery Division since 1875 - The National Archives > , > and you may also find Civil courts: appeal cases after 1875 - The > National Archives > > of use to your research. These guides will help you to use *our catalogue* > , or other online sources, > effectively and focus your search. > > Records are represented in our online catalogue by a title, a reference > and a brief description. When you search our catalogue using keywords you > are searching across these titles and descriptions, rather than the > contents of the records themselves. By clicking on any search result, you > can see whether the record is available online or if you need to visit us > to view the original. You can also request copies of records from their > catalogue description page. > > If the record is held by another archive, you will need to contact them > directly to find out how you can access it. > > You can also *watch this video* > for more advice on using > our online catalogue. > > You are welcome to *visit us* >  to continue your > research here in person, where access to our records is free of charge. > Before you visit, please check our website for information regarding our *opening > hours* > and *ID requirements* > . If > you are unable to visit, or would like someone to pursue this research on > your behalf, please see the available *paid search options* > > on our website. > > Yours sincerely, > > Robert Fleming > > Remote Enquiries Duty Officer > *www.nationalarchives.gov.uk* > > *Enquiry:* > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sion Buckler <[email redacted]> > Sent: 31 January 2026 05:59 > To: Contact Centre <[email redacted]> > Subject: Concern regarding historical record following disputed land > dispossession > > You don't often get email from [email redacted]. Learn > why this is important > > > EXTERNAL: This email originates from outside of The National Archives. > > Sirs/Ma'am, > > I'm writing to raise a concern regarding the integrity of the historical > record following disputed dispossession of land i.e. BP vs Buckler 1987 > > After forced removal and demolition of our home, archaeological excavation > and removal of items took place on land whose ownership had never been > conclusively adjudicated at the time of registration. BP asserted it, but > it was never determined in a ruling beforehand as the July 1974 case > between BP and my grandmother was adjourned and the October 31st 1974 > appeal and audience with a judge she made just 24 hours before, was > squashed by letters sent by BP that same morning. > > I am not making allegations here, simply stating facts about this landmark > legal case. And asking whether this type of circumstance is relevant to > archival or historical record considerations. > > Yours faithfully, > > > Sion Buckler > > > Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > National Archives Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it > are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom they are > addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this > email in error, please notify the sender and delete the email. Opinions, > conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do > not relate to the official business of The National Archives are neither > given nor endorsed by it. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >