Gwynedd councillor Endaf Cooke says those who daubed 'Magna Carta Article 61' on walls are an 'absolute disgrace'
A joint investigation has been launched to find the vandals who daubed graffiti on Caernarfon Castle.
North Wales Police and Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic monument service, are appealing for witnesses to come forward after “Magna Carta Article 61” was smeared in red paint on the walls.
The graffiti, which was painted on a lower section of the walls opposite Slate Quay close to the Aber Bridge, makes a bizarre reference to “lawful rebellion”.
But those responsible for it have been branded “cowards” by Caernarfon county councillor Endaf Cooke.
'It's a coward's way of getting their message across'
He said: “It’s an absolute disgrace. It makes no sense why someone would do this, it’s pure vandalism.
“What is the message that these people are trying to get across? Whatever it is then they should do it politically or democratically, but not like this.
“Caernarfon Castle is a structure of importance, not just to the area but nationally.
“Local people are very proud of the castle and we are outraged that someone has done this.
“It’s a coward’s way of getting across their message across, they’re obviously not big enough to speak their views.
'They must enjoy the cheap thrill of people talking about it'
“I think the culprits must be local and know of the CCTV but why would a local person want to destroy their own town?
“People here work so hard to make the town better and keep local businesses going to employ local people, but some are determined to destroy it.
“It really does put a big cloud over Caernarfon.
“Whoever it is needs to wake up - what are you hoping to gain?
“They must enjoy the cheap thrill of having people talk about it all over social media and in the press.”
Sergeant Rhys Gough from Caernarfon said the force is keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity around the castle.
He added: “Sometime between mid-evening on Tuesday December 27 and about 9am the following morning (Wednesday 28) someone daubed graffiti on the castle walls.
“I’m appealing to the local community for any information about this incident to contact North Wales Police via the web live chat here. Alternatively phone police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 ref U194609.”
A spokesman for Cadw has confirmed that they are investigating the matter and have launched a heritage crime report:
“We estimate the cost for removal of the tagging will be £250. We hope to remove as much as we can today. It will certainly be less visible than it is currently.”
The Magna Carta, or great charter was agreed to by the English King John in 1215 who was in dispute with the nobility.
Some scholars argue that it made the monarch subject to the common law of the land and protected individuals from the despotic rulers.
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