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PeterH Aug 19, 2005 10:58:11
Replying to Ishmael

I strongly support the EH plan and cannot see what all the fuss is about. I also cannot see how this vote is going to make any difference anyway. We are bombarded with endless meaningless votes for just about everything and this is no exception. If it makes you feel that you have struck a blow for Silbury - fine.

R Rhiannon
Rhiannon Aug 19, 2005 11:07:44
Replying to PeterH

This isn't a meaningless vote - Nigel is asking us all to send an email English Heritage, Appag, Unesco and The Government.

The carefully worded email is on the Heritage Action webpage so you can just cut and paste away.

N nigelswift
nigelswift Aug 19, 2005 11:08:17
Replying to PeterH

Have you read the risk assessment? Which lays out very clearly the actual and collateral losses that are implied by each method?

If not, tell me how many cubic feet of loss you would regard as acceptable. I'll then tell you how many they say will be lost under the alternative scenarios. Then you can decide. Simple really.

N nigelswift
nigelswift Aug 19, 2005 11:51:28
Replying to PeterH

"I strongly support the EH plan and cannot see what all the fuss is about....... If it makes you feel that you have struck a blow for Silbury - fine."

OK, since you haven't so far indicated what degree of loss is acceptable, let me help you by quoting EH's own figures:

NEW loss expected if grouting is carried out - 450 cubic feet ( a couple of small living rooms)

NEW loss expected if tunnelling is carried out - 5,860 cubic feet (about six average houses)

That's the basis on which EH has decided to tunnel, and you've decided to warmly support them.

I, on the other hand, support neither plan, but have simply called for a public explanation. NOTHING ELSE. If I can strike a blow for Silbury to that end then yes, fine.

Persuade me why I'm wrong and you're right, if you wish.