A petition has over 5,000 signatories opposing a £395,000 Iron Ring sculpture planned for Flint Castle in Wales saying it celebrates the ‘subjugation and oppression’ of the Welsh people
Wales on Line reports:
It is supposed to represent ‘the relationship between the medieval monarchies of Europe and the castles they built’. But more than 5,000 people have signed a petition opposing a sculpture planned for a Welsh castle, saying it celebrates the ‘subjugation and oppression’ of the Welsh people.
The sculpture is called the Iron Ring. Announcing it, the Welsh Government said it ‘symbolises a giant rusted crown’. …..
But the petition says: ‘We the undersigned oppose the building of the Iron Ring outside of Flint Castle as we are well aware of the historical significance of Edward I and his so called Iron Ring as a use to subjugate and oppress our people. We find this extremely disrespectful to the people of Wales and our ancestors who have battled oppression, subjugation and injustice for hundreds of years. We ask that you please rethink the decision to build this monument and use the money elsewhere.’
