
Concerns statue plans will impact Manx archaeology
Concerns have been expressed about the archaeological impact of erecting a statue near Tynwald Hill of an 11th Century Manx Viking ruler. Plans were submitted last month for an illuminated sculpture, nearly 8ft (more than 2m) in height, depicting Godred "King Orry" Crovan. Manx National Heritage …

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