>It hits all the right buttons

I'm genuinely flatterred to hear you think so Nigel, but I'm not so sure myself. What I picture as stone 'bothering' is more in the manner of one of those market researchers who stop you in the street to answer questions about stuff. I often quiz stones about why they asked to be placed where they are, or why they decided to be carved in a particular way. I can only assume by their mute demeanour that they don't like being subjected to interrogation.

But you've hit on a thing here. There's a need for a (non-sweary) word for those who damage/litter ancient sites, such as those who splash paint, leave rubbish or bury things. Problem is, all of the ones I can think of are actually swearwords in their own right.