Re: Silbury Hill trespassers | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

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Sanctuary Jan 9, 2013 15:43:29

Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:

I think a perimeter path further back would create the same sense of alienation from the monument as people feel at Stonehenge. One within touching distance would satisfy a need to be involved with it I'd have thought. To the extent there might even be no need for a fence. Wouldn't that be a revelation!

Not sure about the closeness thing Nigel. You can be too close sometimes. There's not exactly a lot to see stuck up against the side of Silbury is there! Surely the 'spectacle' would be missing.
Now a nice air balloon tethered to the fence and floating above would offer some spectacular views.

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Evergreen Dazed Jan 9, 2013 15:52:44

Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:

I think a perimeter path further back would create the same sense of alienation from the monument as people feel at Stonehenge. One within touching distance would satisfy a need to be involved with it I'd have thought. To the extent there might even be no need for a fence. Wouldn't that be a revelation!

Totally agree, pointless to put in a perimeter path that still creates a feeling of distance.

When I view Silbury from the road, I get the feeling I want to be nearer.
People can still view from a distance if they prefer, to get the 'classic' view, but I think most would also love to get right up close to it, within touching distance.
I really think it would go a long way to making people feel they don't have to climb it.

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harestonesdown Jan 11, 2013 21:07:51

Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:

I think a perimeter path further back would create the same sense of alienation from the monument as people feel at Stonehenge. One within touching distance would satisfy a need to be involved with it I'd have thought. To the extent there might even be no need for a fence. Wouldn't that be a revelation!

And no fence no tat. Awe all know just how much tat would be hung.