I don't think anyone who wants to remain on this forum would comment one way or the other on the post made by 'aveburyantiquity'. My own view is anyone appearing out of the blue making a controversial post should be treated with a certain amount of caution. However, it does seem acceptable for a long standing, apparently well liked member to use language like 'bitch-slapped' and a general self congratulatory tone when all that is needed is a big 'Bravo!' to Jim Leary and his team - and English Heritage for facilitating the project.

What we should be discussing is what MM might have been used for and does it relate to Silbury in the way it was constructed, etc ... who broke the news first is not important.

Over and out ... the the sun shining. I'm going to make some free time and take a bus out to Avebury for a stroll in the sunshine. Will confirm later that Silbury still stands.