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PLANS for a statue of Merlin as part of the rebranding of Carmarthen's Greyfriars Shopping Centre as Merlin's Walk are expected to be rejected tomorrow, because of the wizard's "pagan links".
The Greyfriars site dates back to 1282, and is seen as having great historical importance to Carmarthen, as one of the largest Franciscan friaries in Wales. Council planners gave permission for a name change back in June, but are likely to oppose plans for new signs and a 7ft Merlin statue, at a meeting of Carmarthenshire Council's planning committee tomorrow.See the full content of this document
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Merlin's 'Too Pagan' for Town [Edition 3]
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