In living memory, at least 128 UK circuits have been closed.  Is it any wonder that there are conflicts when an ever-increasing population attempts to carry out its hobbies, sports and pastimes in the ever-decreasing space remaining?

Count the gravestones:

Alexandra Palace (1935), Biggin Hill (1959), Boreham (1950-52), Brooklands (1908-39), Crystal Palace (1927-72), Grandsden Lodge (1946), Long Marston (1970s), North Weald (1946), Paddington (1962), Sculthorpe (1990s), Stapleford Tawney (1947), Thorney Island (1977), Waterbeach (1970s), Welwyn Garden City (1962), West Raynham (1970s), Blandford (1948 -60), Bryanston Park (1947), Chivenor (2000), Colerne (1970-80), Goram Fair (1959), Ibsley (1951-53), Imber Road (1948-53), Keevil (1970 – 80), Little Rissington (1964-66), Morton Valence (1960s), Pendennis Castle (1930s), Plymouth (1938), Staverton (1969-78), St Eval (1966-67), Sutton Veney (1950), Weston-Super-Mare (1949), Wroughton (1970s), Wymering Park (1930s), Alton Towers (1953-58), Ansty (1946-51), Chirk Castle (1948), Church Lawford (1960s), Gamston (1951), Gaydon (1970s), Haddenham (1949), Hanley Park (1934), Long Marston (1980s), Osmaston Manor (1952-57), Park Hall (1928-39), Perton (1960s), Prees Heath (1960s), Retford Project (1949), Syston (1929-35), Wellesbourne (1968-78), Barkston Heath (1990s), Beadnell (1956), Brough (1947-56), Carnaby Raceway (1970 – 88), Carnaby Two (2001-04), Catterick Airfield (1959-60), Catterick Camp (1962-63), Dunholme (1947-48), Esholt (1931-55), Everthorpe Park (1947), Ormesby Hall (1936), Ouston(1960-88), Rufforth (1970s), Thornaby (1959-61), Tranwell (1950), West Park (1935), Altcar (1947-55), Belle Vue (1927-28), Flookburgh (1980s), Greeves Hall (1930s), Longridge (1974-78), New Brighton (1960-80), Parbold (1930s), Silloth (1964-83), Alford (1990), Ballado (1950s), Beveridge Park (1948-88), Charterhall (1953-62), Crail (1952-93), Crimond (1951-72), Edzell (1959-04), Errol (1951-59), Gask (1960s), Ingliston (1960-79), Kennell (1950), Turnbury (1950s), Winfield (1950s), Eppynt (1948-53), Fairwood (1952), Kinmel Park (1970s), Llandow (1960s), Mona (1970s), Rhydymwyn (1949-63), St Athan (1963), Andreas (1951-70), Aghadowey (1975-07), Aldergrove (1946-47), Ballydrain (1922), Ballynahinch (1921-29), Banbridge (1921-30), Bangor Castle (1945-66), Carrowdore (1925-00), Clandboye (1922), Coleraine (1923), Comber (1937-38), Desertmartin (1921), Dungannon (1924-27), Enniskillen (1929-52), Greengraves (1922), Killinchy (1956-91), Killough (1921), Lisburn (1946), Long Kesh (1945), Lurgan Park (1950s), Maghaberry (1962-71), Mid Antrim (1950s), Newtownards (1949-52), North Down (1925), Nutts Corner (1984-05), St Angelo (1960-05), Temple (1921-99), Davidstow (1952-55), Debden (1962-65), Fersfield (1950-52), Full Sutton (1958), Linton on Ouse (1960-61), Lulsgate (1949-50), Pebsham (1956-57).