To what depth does a householder own the subsoil beneath his or her property?

TabbyTom

“In general, ownership of land includes . the subsoil below down to the centre of the earth, but the mineral strata in the subsoil may be sold or leased or otherwise belong to another than the owner of the surface.” (Oxford Companion to Law – this is a statement of English law). Mar 29 04, 3:42 PM

robboy

Funny you should ask this, as I just went through a situation that proved it's mine as far as I can mine it, pump water out of it, or conversely, have to clean it up should there be a liability to do so. Can't imagine it would be different on your side of the pond. I suppose the Chinese might take exception should I run into them midway, though. Mar 29 04, 3:45 PM

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