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A303 Stonehenge
Representation by Lesley Kahney
- Date submitted
- 8 January 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
- Roadworkers have already been accused of damaging part of the Stonehenge site as part of the preparation for the tunnel.
- UNESCO said a gunnel would have an adverse impact on the WHS.
- Rare, reintroduced birds - notably Great Bustard and Stone Curlew will be very vulnerable to digging in the area.
- Chief of UNESCO said Stonehenge might loose its WH status if the tunnel is built.
- the tunnel will prevent views of the site.
- Leading prehistorians fear for the total loss of archeological remains and evidence.
- The chairman of Avebury Council thinks more people will go to Avebury instead.