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Hillfort in danger near St Austell, Cornwall?

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juamei J
juamei Oct 11, 2004 12:54:25

Anyone know anything about this?
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Help is urgently needed at Higher Penance Farm, St Stephens Rd, St Austell, Cornwall. Activists have occupied the farm in order to protect an Iron Age hill fort and the farm which will be buried in waste from Imerys (china clay manufacturers). Activists face eviction from the farm today (25/08). Please come aand be merry by the beach as well as doing your bit to save the planet, innit. Bring tools, food, tarps etc. Call this number for more info: 07832101450.
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http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/westcountry/2004/08/296840.html

F FourWinds
FourWinds Oct 11, 2004 14:06:32
Replying to juamei

What's the argument behind this one - preservation by burial?

JUst a quick question or two. How many known Iron Age hill forts are there in the area? Has this one ever been excavated?

M Mr Hamhead
Mr Hamhead Oct 12, 2004 09:29:58
Replying to juamei

Here we go....latest news from the Beeb..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/3731558.stm

MR H