Can't see any reason why the stones shouldn't be re-erected - they were only downed a few hundred years ago and it's not like we're trying to protect an 'evolved' landscape.

As so often it's probably a question of finance (how much does it actually cost to raise one stone?). Guess it's pretty expensive so suggest NT start a 'Raise a Stone' Campaign. What the hell, even if there's a little blue plaque next to each stone for five years reading 'This stone was re-erected with the help of generous contributions from the Marlborough Masons (or the Pagan Federation or the Modern Antiquarians etc etc) so what? The plaques are there for five years - the stones are there forever.

Although I feel quite strongly that they SHOULD put em back up, I'm not sure HA should get involved with campaigning to get stuff re-erected, not least coz it's a bit at odds with one of our 'policy' statements that aren't on the website yet.

I suspect we've got enuff work with trying to get sites saved without pressuring for re-erection!!! Anayway, we'd betta take that discussion over to the HA board.... ;^)

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Moth