Druids and occultist in bitter spat over alleged vandalism of ancient sites and ‘made-up rituals’

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Welsh druids and an occultist have been embroiled in a bitter spat over alleged vandalism and "made-up rituals".

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In Anglesey, the owner of an online occult shop and the island's druid community are in a dispute over the treatment of prehistoric monuments.Connor Farrimond, who operates the witchcraft retailer Malphas & Co, has accused modern druids of vandalising and disrespecting ancient sites on Ynys Môn, including the neolithic burial chamber Bryn Celli Ddu.

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He branded their ceremonial gatherings "a role-playing fantasy" and alleged "what they're engaging in is nothing short of vandalism and a misguided quest for attention".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Anglesey Druid Order, which marks pagan occasions such as the summer and winter solstices at the site, has firmly rejected the claims.Its leader Kristoffer Hughes described Mr Farrimond's remarks as religious prejudice directed at an entire spiritual community.Mr Farrimond, 29, grew up in Newcastle before relocating to North...

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