The Saint Lucia National Trust has expressed deep concern over what it says is serious damage to historic tombs at the British Military Cemetery at Morne Fortune, after bricks were reportedly stolen from graves dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Photo Credits: Saint Lucia National Trust
In a statement issued this week, the Trust said it was “extremely distressed” by the destruction, describing the acts as a direct threat to one of Saint Lucia’s most significant heritage sites. According to the organisation, bricks have been removed from multiple tombs, compromising their structural integrity and erasing irreplaceable elements of the island’s past.
The British Military Cemetery, along with the nearby French Cemetery at Morne Fortune, forms part of a wider historic landscape that reflects Saint Lucia’s colonial history. The Trust said the cemeteries are “poignant reminders of the British and French colonial heritage and influence that has shaped our island nation”, making the damage particularly troubling.
Photo Credits: Saint Lucia National Trust
Beyond the physical loss, the Trust warned that such acts undermine ongoing efforts to preserve and restore historic sites for future generations. It has urged those responsible to immediately stop the destructive activity and to return all stolen bricks so restoration work can take place.
The organisation also appealed to the wider public for help, calling on residents to be vigilant and to report any vandalism or damage to historic sites, monuments and structures across the island.
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