Lord of manor renounces mineral rights

A lord of the manor has made peace with the local villagers after causing outrage by asserting his rights over their land.

Roy Hart, who bought the manorial title at auction 35 years ago, wrote to the residents of Rettendon, Essex, claiming fishing, shooting and mineral rights over their land. Following an outcry, though, he has promised to extinguish the rights.

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