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A rogue detectorist strikes at Fotheringhay….!

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“….A man with a metal detector was spoken to just hours before two holes were dug at the East Northamptonshire site where Mary, Queen of Scots was tried and executed.

“….An investigation has been launched after the criminal incident within the grounds of Fotheringhay Castle – which is protected as a scheduled monument – overnight between June 1 and 2.

“….The holes were dug on the castle mounds and damaged the site of huge national importance. King Richard III was born there in 1452 and Mary, Queen of Scots was tried and executed there in 1587….”

The above quotes are from this article this article. The police only spoke to him? They should have had his head off!!!!!

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  1. amma19542019 Avatar
    amma19542019

    Viscountessw, well, you know, it’s 2020, the year of WHATEVER, we’re probably lucky the twit didn’t bring along his bulldozer, excavator and backhoe!

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  2. viscountessw Avatar
    viscountessw

    You’re right, of course! 😮

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