THE concrete triangulation pillar at the top of a nature reserve overlooking Meliden has been vandalised with graffiti.
An upset resident, who asked not to be named, spotted the graffiti this morning (September 20), and shared the above photos with the Journal.
The resident added that they had not reported it to the National Trust, who is responsible for the site, or North Wales Police, but added: “Why? What pleasure is gained out of doing something like this?”
Other residents took to the “Prestatyn Connect” Facebook page to express their frustrations.
One wrote: “There’s just no need whatsoever. Disgusting.”
Another added: “Why would you want to do that?”
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Graig Fawr, with a 500ft summit, was donated to the National Trust more than 50 years ago by Sir Geoffrey Summers, who owned Shotton Steelworks.
It is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
A National Trust Cymru spokesperson said: “We are saddened to find that the trig point at Graig Fawr has been recently vandalised.
"Our next step will be to remove the graffiti as soon as possible.
"We urge people to come and enjoy this beauty spot without leaving anything behind or doing any damage.”
Last week, another resident told the Journal of their disappointment that “ugly” fencing and gates had been installed at Graig Fawr, having previously been an unrestricted site.
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