Representation by Amelia ap ELLIS
- Date submitted
- 11 January 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
As a local who grew up around Stonehenge, I wish to register my objection to this scheme. It will inevitably cause irreparable damage to the World Heritage Site - it goes against the advice of UNESCO, and risks losing the status of World Heritage Site. I am very concerned about the potential damage to Blick Mead - one of our most important archaeological sites, especially considering it has already been damaged by Highways England. My biggest concern is that it will create a situation where English Heritage have a monopoly on the view - if the tunnel is built it will become nearly impossible to view Stonehenge without paying an exorbitant entrance fee. I believe this to be wholly unfair, and as a Druid I believe I should be able to view my temple from a distance without having to pay. The tunnel is being proposed as a solution to traffic congestion, but Highways England's own figures show the tunnel will attract 20% more traffic. I don't believe enough work has been done to explore alternatives that would alleviate the problem.