About 3% of greenhouse gases come from cement production - restoration nowadays always involves concrete. Archaeologists, generally, have a pretty dim view of alignments so it is unlikely the stones will be replaced in their original intended positions. The story of stone sockets is that they are often vague and 'casual' - not empty stone-sized slots. Restoration can be likened to playing Bach on modern instruments (RIP R. Moog). The tradition of vernacular stonework - essential for a 'proper job' - is nearly extinct.

Hi, shadow,

Wayland's Smithy is a powerful advocate for the restoration of prehistoric structures; as is WKLB. It shows that we (well, some of us) have some respect for the past*:

http://www.heritageaction.org/?page=theheritagejournal&id=21

Locally to me, a number of structures have been restored:

Yellowmead:

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/1299

and Grey Wethers:

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/301

Both these sites - as is Wayland's Smithy - are part of me, now. Without their restoration, I might be slightly less...... Of course, restoring them leaves them open to abuse by some, but at least their re-worked structures won't be mistaken for "just a pile of stones that need to be removed".

Peace

Pilgrim

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*those who have no respect do this:

http://www.heritageaction.org/?page=theheritagejournal&id=6