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In early April, it was reported the Popping Stone, Gilsland, had been moved after, allegedly, being bulldozed. The Popping Stone is a group of three rounded, sandstone boulders on the Irthing Gorge. At the start of the month, caterpillar tracks were reported along the footpath to the site, while the stones themselves had, allegedly, been pushed toward the river and turned over. The surrounding ground had also, reportedly, been disturbed. Now, Cumbria GeoConservation Group has spoken out on the issue. In a letter, the group said: “We wish to record our horror and disapproval at the...

A HISTORICAL, local landmark has been moved after allegedly being bulldozed. Over the first few days of April, damage was seen to be done to the Popping Stone, Gilsland. The Popping Stone is a group of three rounded, sandstone boulders in the Irthing Gorge and lies within the grounds of the Gilsland Spa Hotel on the Cumbrian or west bank of the River Irthing. Caterpillar tracks have been reported along the footpath to the Popping Stone, while the stone itself has, allegedly, been rushed towards the river and turned over. The surrounding ground has also, reportedly, been churned up and...