‘they Made It a Living Thing Didn’t They ....’: the Growth of Things and the Fossilization of Heritage

Christine: [...] I think everything has feelings. Even a piece of stone that was carved all those years ago. I feel that it's, well they made it a living thing didn't they? Siân: Mmmm Christine: When they did that. Siân: Yes, when they created it? Christine: Yes. They made a living thing. So I feel, yes, I think when it goes back into the ground it will be home. Siân: Yes, that's really interesting. Christine laughs. Christine: I do, I feel it's waiting to go back. We've taken it out, disturbed it, we've looked at it and it, I mean I know it has to have lots of things done to it to preserve it erm, but I think once it goes back I feel it'll shine in its own ... Siân: In its place? Christine: Yes. And I hope it goes back where it was found. Because I feel that that's right.