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nigelswift Jul 6, 2007 10:14:22

"The huge archaeological monument of Baronstown, a possible candidate for
a National Monument, was destroyed in the early hours of Wednesday 4th
July when machinery moved onto the site at 4am. When protesters arrived
at 6am the entire site had been completely razed to the ground. This was
an extraordinary site described recently by archaeologist Joe Fenwick as
a “multi-period, archaeological complex” that was much more extensive
than the declared National Monument of Lismullin."

Much more, equally depressing, here -
http://www.stonepages.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=841&pid=6246&st=0&#entry6246

I don't know why they don't just bulldoze the whole of Ireland and have done with it.

R ryaner
ryaner Jul 6, 2007 10:53:45
Replying to nigelswift

That's just so fu*king depressing.

P Pilgrim
Pilgrim Jul 6, 2007 11:00:42
Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:
"The huge archaeological monument of Baronstown, a possible candidate for a National Monument, was destroyed in the early hours of Wednesday 4th July when machinery moved onto the site at 4am. When protesters arrived at 6am the entire site had been completely razed to the ground.
This is planned destruction of history, sanctioned at govermental level. Why else would they do this at that time of night? Sickening. Of course, ther'll be a "whitewash investigation" which will reach no conclusions, and some belated recommendations to stop this happening in the future, but I bet nothing will come of it. Terrible. Displays a complete absence of conscience in an elected body, and complicity in vandalism on a Nation's heritage. I hope the Green Party fall on their swords.

Peace

Pilgrim

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