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daveyravey Dec 23, 2005 11:23:59
Replying to Rockrich

As I said, there is a range of methods available, some artifacts may need to be moved, some could benefit from extra signage, some with less, replanting of heather to prevent erosion and make things more difficult to hide, diversion of footpaths etc..
I can't believe that vandals go specifically out on to the wild moors to deface these places (except perhaps the swastica).

P PeterH
PeterH Dec 23, 2005 11:31:47
Replying to daveyravey

Signs attract vandals like cow pats do flies. Cages and fences look awful and do nothing to protect. I have no solution to offer other than these two - which are opposites

1 Anonymity - do not draw attention to rock art by signage "Do not deface this rock art" signs will not work and will be seen as a challenge

2 Teenagers are territorial. They protect their patch. Get them on your side through education. Try to get them excited about the ancient people that carved the rocks etc. Pretty bloody impossible, but it has worked before.

R Rockrich
Rockrich Dec 23, 2005 12:56:41
Replying to daveyravey

Sorry davey, my last comment wasn't specifically a reply to your post, I should have connected it to the header post. Just out of interest though

"As I said, there is a range of methods available,".... where did you say this, I missed it!

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