A bus stop regularly hit by drivers cannot be moved - because it sits next to the remains of a 12th century castle.
Councillor Bally Singh at the site back in July, when the bus shelter was newly installed by Centro
Winsford Avenue's shelter is set to be replaced by Centro for the second time in five months after being hit by a bus driver again.
But the city council has told the travel organisation it will not allow the shelter to be moved because it would interfere with the archaeological remains of Allesley Castle.
The shelter is located at a turning circle and driver error has been given as a reason for the latest smash. No-one was in the shelter at the time.
A Centro spokesman said it had been upgraded in the summer to provide a bigger six-seat facility as many elderly residents relied on the services using the stop.
“Ideally Centro would have preferred to move the shelter back by a couple of metres but the land to the rear of the bus-turning circle is part of the remains Allesley Castle which is protected by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
“Coventry City Council feels locating the bus stop further back would have a negative impact on the setting of the monument and any buried archaeological remains, and any work to expand the stop would first require approval from English Heritage.
“We are working with the council to reach a solution and drivers using the terminus are reminded of the need to take care when it.”
Ward councillor Bally Singh said: "All must be done to protect the public, as I would hate to think what would have happened if someone had been waiting at the stop when the bus smacked into it."
Please see also: A little history of Allesley
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