Ancient sites: Protect or Use?

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ocifant O
ocifant Jun 25, 2007 18:35:00
Replying to Hob

I suspect the reference is to CASPN, the Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network. See http://www.cornishancientsites.com/

The group is diverse, and includes many Pagans - I know several of the main players in the group personally. They have nothing but respect for the sites and do a lot of good work,in league wih other organisations, making sure that the sites are accessible and available to all. The other side of access is of course protection - making sure that the sites are not overrun and worn away by visitors. Hence the requirement to leave the site as you find it.

I've been in Cornwall this weekend, and myself removed some leftover 'offerings' from some sites,which otherwise would have rotted in place and left a mess for the next visitor.

As a Pagan myself, I have no problem with anyone using the sites in this way, but I do get annoyed at having to clear up mess left behind by others.

P postman
postman Jun 25, 2007 19:16:45
Replying to ocifant

We always tidy up when on a visit, not our mess of course just othr doll's eds, although Ive gotta say I don't understand pagans anymore than I understand anyone else, Religion who needs it? it's hard enough just being human

S scubi63
scubi63 Jun 25, 2007 19:44:53
Replying to ocifant

In my opinion (for what it is worth) I am in favour of anybody who can help keep our ancient sites in good order.
I have been to many places where they are simply being left to disappear back into the earth or where people treat them as a playground with the same result.
If a group is willing to do this sort of work then they should be able to ask visitor to treat them with respect they deserve.
As for leaving offerings, I think small floral items do not harm, but may give a sign for others (who probably don't know any better) to leave any sort of rubbish behind.

:o)

Chris