England | Family hit with large fine after destroying medieval earthworks site for new development

THE DESTRUCTION of an ‘irreplaceable’ deserted medieval village in Warwickshire – described as a ‘cynical act of cultural vandalism’ – has resulted in the family responsible being fined a total of £160,000 after they were taken to court by Historic England.

John Mac, Elizabeth Mac, and their daughter Heather Mac caused irreparable damage to Withybrook in Warwickshire between 2015 and 2018.

https://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/news/family-fined-160000-for-cynical-destruction-of-warwickshire-medieval-village-17340/

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