More damage.

The Idol Stone 1

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blossom Jul 31, 2011 01:19:46

http://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/news_local/9138554.Anger_as_vandals_daub_dye_on_ancient_Rombalds_Moor_stones/

I'm not sure if this has been posted about before (apologise if it has)

It seems that there has been more damage caused to our ancient stones. Hopefully it is some water based dye that will eventually wear off.

moss Jul 31, 2011 07:39:40

Replying to blossom

blossom wrote:

http://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/news_local/9138554.Anger_as_vandals_daub_dye_on_ancient_Rombalds_Moor_stones/

I'm not sure if this has been posted about before (apologise if it has)

It seems that there has been more damage caused to our ancient stones. Hopefully it is some water based dye that will eventually wear off.

Don't think it has been reported on TMA Blossom, its the 'Idol Stone' below, the question is why someone has vandalised the stone deliberately; because who carries paint stuff around in their rucksacks....

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/346/idol_stone.html

thesweetcheat Jul 31, 2011 12:20:52

Replying to blossom

Good grief. It's one after another at the moment isn't it?

Kozmik_Ken Aug 2, 2011 09:24:09

Replying to blossom

It's a sad fact that in places like this that are easily accessible, they are open to abuse from morons. The Willy Hall's Wood Stone suffered a similar paint attack a few years ago. Not really sure what the answer is. If the stones are fenced off in the same manner as the Swastika Stone, then we all lose access. If the smaller stones are removed to a safer environment (such as the Panorama Stone - although 'safe' may not quite be the case here), we lose precious context.

Education is probably part of the answer. But even then, it is no defence against someone determined to do willful damage.