Lincoln Cathedral's graffiti problem

Whilst at Lincoln Cathedral this afternoon, I found myself looking at a part of the building I don't often pay much attention to - the small vaulted alcove on the outside of the south side of the building, by the south transept.

Sadly, it seems like some other people certainly do spend some time in this secluded spot judging from the amount of graffiti, some sadly very recent, carved into the ancient walls.  Presumably the area has become something of a late night hang-out for a certain element of society, and judging by the same names appearing multiple times the same group are responsible.  Although Hitler himself may not actually have been present (see photo 7), it seems a shame that such vandalism, clearly going on for some time, cannot be stopped and the offenders punished.

This sort of thing seems particularly apt when considering the recent furore over Chinese graffiti at the Egyptian temple at Luxor - is this vandalism closer to home any more acceptable?  I would definitely say not.

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