Archaeologist Patrick Wallace, who led the 1970s excavation of the site, said he would love to see the area fully excavated – but he doesn’t support the demolition plans.
It's a reminder not just of the power of letting go, but also of listening. “I kind of genuinely think that listening is an ethical act,” says Damien Lennon, of Zeropunkt.
The landowners lobbied for the change and told councillors they plan to develop affordable housing there. Some councillors worry they’ll just flip it once its value rises.
