‘Mindless’ vandalism of a restoration project for Pembroke has been slammed by the Town Walls Trust.

The Trust’s ‘Mill Pond Walk North Walls’ restoration project is now finally underway, but has sadly been vandalised twice, with the incidents labelled as ‘needless’ and ‘dangerous’.

The most recent and serious incident occurred on September 9, even after contractors safely fenced and scaffolded the site, it was not enough to deter keeping out persons determined to cause criminal damage for the second time.

Vandals having scaled the fencing, then climbed the scaffolding and threw stone stored on a scaffolding plank onto the ground, damaging the pavement kerbstones below.

The stone had been temporarily removed from the wall and then marked to repair a dangerous crack in this section of the Town Wall.

“Both incidents are mindless,” said Daphne Bush, of the Pembroke Town Walls Trust.

“A quantity of stone moved by vandals was possibly taken away or thrown into the Millpond itself - no thought for wildlife in the pond or reeds either, another offence in itself!

“The town walls are of significant historic importance and strict guidance has to be adhered to in their restoration.

“We all care for where we live and Pembroke. People especially dislike this type of needless crime. We all want to feel safe and enjoy our historic town.”

The Pembroke Town Walls Trust and contractor Dorian Phillips are delighted to be able to engage a local stone masonry student for work experience in this historic project.

A superb opportunity for this young man arranged through the Cyfle Building Skills Shared Apprenticeship Scheme.

On completion of the project this section of the North Wall will be inspected by Pembrokeshire County Council and architects specialising in historic restoration.

“Supporting the safe completion of our Pembroke North Walls Mill Pond Walk project is vital for all,” added Daphne.