14 AUGUST 1959, Page 22

SIR,—in 'the Battle of Rhossili Down,' as it is 10 011/

known, The Gower Society, Rhossili Parish Coua itself (with only one dissentient voice) and numeros'i articulate individuals firmly opposed the scheme form a new road when the application to build 0'43' dealt with by Gower Special Area Sub-Committee August 1; the Society roundly declaring ilia . . . this perfect example of natural beauty shoo! be kept as it is for all who love it—and for null yet unborn.' This awe-inspiring, remote Welsh bay, with superb beach and downland, despite lack of facilitie should never be ruthlessly exploited; least of all predatory Englishman.—Yours faithfully,

BENNITE GARD