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A303 Stonehenge
Representation by Ros Newnham
- Date submitted
- 11 January 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I object to the proposed A303 Stonehenge Expressway and short tunnel for the following key reasons:
- I believe these enormous earthworks will dwarf the Stonehenge WHS and pre-historic earthworks.
- Set an appalling precedent for one of the premier and most important WHSs in the world. 3.Cause non reversible damage to this WHS, it's archaeology and setting - identified by UNESCO as a 'landscape without parallel.
- Unesco's international advisers say this scheme should not go ahead in it's current design.
- Strong concerns about damage to Black Lead Mesolithic site and it's setting.
- The loss of the view from the road.
- The need to pay to see the Stones in future, despite them being donated to the nation.
- Disturbance of extremely rare bird species such as the Stone Curled and Great By staff.
- Much increased noise from the faster traffic, affecting the environment and quiet contemplation and enjoyment of this premier WHS.