There was a thread on here about the pros and cons of artifact removal a couple of months back. I have just heard of an incident that proves the argument some people were making.
Some years ago, various items were purchased from Maen Offeren for preservation by myself. Subsequently some items were sold on due to a change in circumstances. Amongst these items were two manriders (or man wagons as Maen Offeren used to call them). One of them is illustrated here.
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I have learnt this evening that both of these have recently been broken up. They were not offered elsewhere or even properly photographed or measured. The reason being "no longer space for them".
I am sure you can imagine my feelings on this matter!