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VANDALS damaged the grave of one of Britain’s best-known authors. James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s final resting place is marked by an obelisk in the graveyard next to St James’ Church in the village of Sevenhampton near Highworth on the Swindon borough’s outskirts. An inscribed slate plaque which featured the author’s name and the Latin phrase ‘Omnia perfunctus vitae praemia marces’ ‘having enjoyed life’s prizes, you now decay’ - has been removed without permission. Sally Hawson of Save Swindon s Heritage said: Desecrating a grave is an awful thing to do. This is one of those places where fans from all over the world make a pilgrimage to visit a world-famous author, it s special and important. ....