Thanks for that VBB. I'm assuming that these representations by the locals are representations against the idea of a time capsule not for one. If so more power to local elbows ;-)

Thanks also to Nigel who says, "Further, let it not go unchallenged that openness and community sharing is merely something recently required or originates only from UNESCO. It has been called for by the public, owed to them and withheld from them for 7 years."

Well said as always Nigel. Time, however, waits for none of us, and the anger against English Heritage's lack of transparency and bizarre time capsule idea seems to be mounting. There are now whispers and rumours of a possible mass demonstration at Silbury during this year's summer solstice. Principal demands seem to be similar to those expressed here -

1) Full, accurate and up-to-the-minute progress reports by English Heritage on their activities at Silbury.

2) The immediate halting of English Heritage's plan to leave a time capsule in Silbury.

3) On completion of English Heritage's conservation project, a simple non-intrusive ceremony open to all and culminating in the sealing of Silbury once and for all.