Originally Posted by
Whopity
As I understand it, Halton is still owned by the Rothschilds and under the original lease agreement has to be handed back in its original condition.
Yes. I remember back in the '90s when No 1 SoTT was being moved to Cosford and the proposal was to give Halton to the local council but it was pointed out to MOD that the Rothschild agreement still stood.
Also applies to Odiham by the way;if ever MoD cease to 'need it' the land must be handed back to the original landowners.