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Barrows in Greenwich Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Barrows in Greenwich Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Barrows in Greenwich Park, 1844. Ancient earthworks in London: There the Britons, in the fifth century, opened a vast burial field. There they interred their illustrious dead, and marked these venerated sites by those most durable of all memorials, plain circles of raised earth - rude symbols o( their untutored hope in an endless and happy existence. These proud memorials of our brave, our social, our religious ancestors, have dwelt to the present time in undisturbed security. No hand, through ages of violence and misrule, dared touch them...Ten days ago, while a public meeting...was being held for the purpose of taking the sense of the public on the threatened trespass and desecration, a set of...wretches were let loose on the barrows, and in a few short hours, three fourths of them were actually - and IN SPITE - cleanly and smoothly shaven from the face of the ancient sward. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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This print captures the solemn beauty of "Barrows in Greenwich Park, 1844". The creator remains unknown, but their lens has immortalized a significant archaeological site from the 19th century. In this ancient earthwork located in London, the Britons of the fifth century laid to rest their esteemed deceased, marking these hallowed grounds with enduring symbols - simple circles of raised earth. These humble mounds represented their untutored hope for an eternal and blissful existence. For centuries, these proud memorials stood untouched amidst periods of violence and turmoil. However, ten days ago, as a public meeting was convened to address potential trespassing and desecration threats against this historical site, a group of heartless individuals unleashed havoc upon it. Within mere hours, three-quarters of these sacred barrows were ruthlessly shaved off the face of the ancient sward. The account published in "Illustrated London News" lamented this act of destruction that befell our brave ancestors' final resting place - a testament to their social bonds and religious beliefs. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder not only of our heritage but also how vulnerable it can be when subjected to disregard and ignorance. As we gaze upon this evocative image today, let us reflect on its significance as both an archaeological treasure and tourist attraction. May it inspire us to appreciate and protect such invaluable remnants from our past while honoring those who came before us with reverence and respect.
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