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Sanctuary S
Sanctuary Jul 12, 2012 07:38:30
Replying to GLADMAN

GLADMAN wrote:
Littlestone wrote:
What would you suggest then Mr G (towards helping to protect sites from vandalism)?
Nothing can protect a site from vandalism except the threat of retribution.
You got that in one Gladman. Make the penalties so harsh that causing damage is the last thing on their minds, in fact it would stop them visiting altogether which is no bad thing. That goes for all the other scumbags that spoil our enjoyment in everyday life as well. The 'soft' and 'educational' approach only works in those that are not completely rotten to the core or mentally unstable...much the same thing I wouldn't wonder!

C CARL
CARL Jul 12, 2012 07:56:55
Replying to Sanctuary

I know this topic has (naturally enough) spread to the general protection of sites but I was reffering to Skara Brae in particular as this is a lot more fragile site that say Stenness / Brodgar / Avebury etc etc.

Not only could damage be done to the stone furniture very easily, it wouldn't actually take much effort to steal the stones from the furniture etc!
Anyone could approach from the beach and take stones away without being seen.

I appreciate this is all unlikley to happen it's just at this particular site it struck me how easy it would be to damage / steal from such an important location.

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