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Three in court over Ribbon sit-in by coldrum on Thursday, 26 July 2007

An 81-year-old man and his 72-year-old wife have appeared in court after being arrested at a protest to save a group of 4,000-year-old stones.
Mervyn and Virginia Morgan, of Westfield House, Ross-on-Wye, pleaded not guilty to aggravated trespass at Hereford Magistrates' Court.

A third defendant, Jacqueline Tonge, 46, of Bute Avenue, Putson, spoke only to confirm her name and address.

The charges relate to an incident at a Herefordshire Council cabinet meeting.

Eight people were arrested at the meeting, on 12 July, after taking part in a sit-in at the council's Brockington building.

'Protective shield'

Archaeologists have said the 197ft (60m) Rotherwas Ribbon, found by road builders, could be as important as Stonehenge.

Herefordshire Council wants to build a protective shield over it and build a relief road over it.

The case was adjourned until 1 August, where Ms Tonge is expected to enter her plea.

All three were granted unconditional bail.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/6916859.stm

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