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Silbury Hill trespassers

Mustard Jan 8, 2013 14:00:16

Replying to Harryshill

Harryshill wrote:

It's a shame the general viewing public can't get a lot closer. Maybe to the base of the monument where those that are inclined to ignore the signs would fall under the glaze of those that prefer to keep to the 'rules'.

I suspect that would definitely help - especially if there was a circular pathway around the base of the hill, meaning tourists would be constantly walking around it. Alternatively, make the moat permanent ;)

nigelswift Jan 8, 2013 14:37:41

Replying to Mustard

Mustard wrote:

I suspect that would definitely help - especially if there was a circular pathway around the base of the hill, meaning tourists would be constantly walking around it.

You'd need nerves of steel to climb all the way up and then all the way down with the catcalls and hisses of the disapproving public ringing in your ears and the flashes of their cameras in your eyes and youtube waiting to broadcast your naughtiness to the world.

I reckon that's cracked it and all it would cost EH is a nice bit of green wheelchair-friendly walkway and some extra notices. I love it as it's a simple and inexpensive yet highly effective solution that came from and would be provided by the community. They have to provide stewardship that UNESCO approves of and they'd gobble up anything that's community related.

Sanctuary Jan 8, 2013 15:11:28

Replying to Mustard

Mustard wrote:

Harryshill wrote:

Definitely. Sharks in the ditch, then the wire fence enclosing the lions. The NT then actively encourage trespassers in therebye saving them the cost of feeding the animals. Job done!