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Representation by Dr Ian Magrath

Date submitted
10 January 2019
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

The massive nature of the excavations and the roadworks themselves will dwarf the historic site, while at the same time the tunnel portals will be too close to the stones: a longer tunnel (though obviously more expensive) would produce less visual impact in relation to the central site. However, not only are other historic elements present over a larger surface area than the well-known central portion, but excavations will inevitably bring to light new historically important findings at various depths, given that the whole area has probably had religious significance for thousands of years. There are likely to be delays to the works and consequent costs while any such finds are investigated.