Suspected illegal metal-detecting at Silbury Hill

Silbury Hill © David Gill

There are reports from the Wiltshire Constabulary of "illegal metal detecting" at Silbury Hill, part of the Avebury prehistoric landscape. How can such activity be considered to be acceptable? 

Pro active patrols around the #avebury area, resulted in a vehicle being stopped checked in the early hours.The below items were seized as linked to suspected illegal metal detecting at Silbury Hill, ongoing enquiries. @HistoricEngland @nationaltrust #OpApollo pic.twitter.com/9ux4539EFo

— Wilts Rural Crime (@WiltsRuralCrime) August 20, 2020