Hope Cross missing, above Edale (now found)

[1978 14]

And who would have paid for it to be replaced if it hadn't been found ?

 

In this case I understand the National Trust would have assumed responsibility. They will be putting it back and will ensure it's firmly fixed.

 

The NT is a national charity. Some items are insured, however I suspect anyone would have difficulty arranging insurance for an old stone left unguarded in open country!

 

Yes, nowadays in the Dark Peak I'd prefer the detail of Ordnance Survey Explorer map OL1 and a compass as a guide, or my Garmin GSP or even GSP on my mobile phone. In 1737 they wouldn't have believed such things would ever exist.

[Rupert_Baehr 10]

That's good news, people can now use the stone for directions again. However, it is always advisable to carry your OS1 Map.

 

Or perhaps your very own direction stone.

[chem1st 10]

Or perhaps your very own direction stone.

 

When I was into keeping fit I used to walk up top o mam tor with a crate of beer in my rucksack, always seemed to come home with about 24p worth of scrap metal.

 

Maybe it was somebody short of beer carrying it to keep fit?

[Yog Sothoth 10]

Good news! Praise the Lord.

[winter12 10]

That's great news, lets hope the idiots will now leave it alone.