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The present proposal for the A303 road scheme at Stonehenge fails to take into account the objections from archaeologists who are concerned that it will destroy the evidence of yet undiscovered sites...
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This will do irreversible damage to a World Heritage Site. I am appalled it is being considered, and future generations for millennia will lament the idiocy and shortsightedness. There must be other...
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Please listen to UNESCO. Otherwise this will be vandalism of the first order.
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I object to the proposed tunnel in the environs of Stonehenge World Heritage site as I feel that the Western portal is dangerously close to the ancient burial mounds and might cause damage, and that...
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I disagree that the vibration of traffic should be sent under our most sacred site. I believe the stones should be left alone because their purpose one day will be used for the future of man. Man does...
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The western tunnel entrance is too close to the tumuli and the eastern entrance too close to Blickmead. Frequently the true extent of an archaeological site is underestimated and only discovered years...
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Wiltshire born and bred, living in the county all my life, I oppose this attempt to remove my region’s most globally recognized monument from casual view. Wiltshire is famous for many things including...
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I am concerned about the findings of the UNESCO World Heritage Site committee; that the current design of the tunnel would adversely affect the integrity of the site & impact on its Outstanding...
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I would like to stress that the expected damage caused to the World Heritage Site and wildlife and their habitats is not acceptable.
The proposal represents yet again how the country is stuck in...
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Stonehenge should remain free to view
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Stonehenge and its great area of cultural heritage must NOT be destroyed. UNESCO describes it as a ‘landscape without parallel’ and who's advisors stare that this must not go ahead in its present...
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Defacing and destruction of my ancient church
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I am primarily concerned with the irreparable damage this project could cause to both the World Heritage site and its surrounding landscape. Stonehenge is more than a single ancient site, rather it...
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civil rights
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I strongly objection to the proposed scheme. I believe it will destroy an internationally important archaeological landscape. I believe other better options which would not destroy the landscape have...
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tone Henge is unique. Damaging it would be an act of vandalism that could never be repaired. It would also massively impact on the economy of the area at a time of financial uncertainty. Please...
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The proposed road project would damage an archaeologically vital landscape at huge cost in order to cut car journey times. That seems short sighted.
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Sirs, I am a private tour guide of the Avebury and Stonehenge landscape, teaching of the beauty of our Heritage landscape since 1993.
I am appalled at the vandalistic approach of this particular...
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Among many reasons for my objecting to this proposal are:
Irreparable damage to this World Heritage Site, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without...
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The area surrounding Stonehenge is full of archaeological sites, many unlike any other sites. Any major development in the area, such as building a tunnel, will cause irreversible damage. I drive...
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David Field PhD, FSA
I am a retired field archaeologist formerly employed by English Heritage and before that by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. For many years I worked...
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We feel the Western portal is too close to the ancient burial mounds and the Eastern too close to 'Blickmead' Archaeological site, and that there are issues with light pollution to the west and water...
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Stonehenge is not just a part of English heritage but part of our world heritage. This proposed tunnel will cause untold damage to the landscape. Why exactly is it needed and what alternatives are...
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This proposal, to which UNESCO themselves object, will cause irreversible damage to the archeology and landscape of a world heritage site. I am particularly concerned about the damage to the Blick...
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I wish to object to this road scheme to upgrade the A303.
Essentially because it consists of a 2.9 km tunnel only part of the 5.4km Stonehenge World Heritage Site archaeological landscape. This...
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I am writing to object to the proposed A303 Stonehenge scheme (TR010025), as I believe that it will cause unnecessary and untold damage to a historic site. We are the guardians of this area for future...
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It will destroy our history and the memorial that are there. Should have been left as it was for the ancestors of our earth.
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Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape has been in use for thousands of years; it is a site of major importance, both to our country and to the world, as represented through its UNESCO world...
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The tunnel entrance will cause considerable, irreparable damage to the sacred Blick Mead Hill site and natural ancient springs.
The exit will cause damage to another ancient site long barrow.
It...
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I am very concerned about the damage that the scheme will cause to the site, particularly in light of the concerns expressed by UNESCO and given that it is a World Heritage Site. The scheme will...
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Please don't put a tunnel under Stonehenge. Let it stay connected to the Earth and open to the People
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I do not believe that this tunnel and associated roadworks represents the best solution to traffic issues on the A303 and will serve no purpose other than moving the holdups further along to put...
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I wish to raise my objection strongly against the plans as it will create Irreparable damage to this WHS, its archaeology and setting, UNESCO consider it to be a ‘landscape without parallel’
I fully...
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It is too famous a site for this to hapen. It is an act of vandalism.
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I object strongly the the new proposals for Stonehenge. I believe it will cause irreparable damage to an irreplaceable site.
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We request that PINS consider the relevant UNESCO/ICOMOS International advice on this project in the decision making process. This is in the form of three mission reports, and UNESCO World Heritage...
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This is an outrageous disruption and destruction of pre historic land and it’s many secrets.
It will certainly not affect the visitor numbers or experience of Stonehenge, as we were there recently...
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I was frankly appalled on hearing of the plans for road tunneling near to Stonehenge. It seemed to me a desecration of the landscape surrounding the monument which, after all, is a UNESCO...
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I was alarmed to hear about the damage already done to the archaeology by road builders some months ago and contend that the site is far too important for any further disturbance to be contemplated. I...
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The proposed development will damage a site of international historic significance.
If a developed, first world country with respect for international conventions and the rule of law can destroy the...
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Don't do any building around this amazing place, it is very precious. All the fencing, rd parking etc are gross, it's like bad graffiti and it is sacrilegious.. you are not just annoying hippies and...
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Colin A. Shell MA M.Met PhD FSA
Senior Fellow, McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge.
Member of the Highways England (HE) A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down Project...
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I believe that the Application, if granted, represents a breach of a relevant Covenant which runs with the land in question.
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I object to the proposed plans because it will cause permanent damage to the World Heritage Site, its archaeology and setting. UNESCO's advisers say the scheme should not go ahead in its present...
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Irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’
UNESCO’s international advisers say the scheme should not go ahead in its present...
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This development will harm the best known prehistoric archaeological site in the United Kingdom. The removal of Stonehenge from public view will inevitably harm it and the works associated with the...
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I object very strongly to a World Heritage Site being irreprably damaged by the construction of the tunnel. The status of WHS is allocated by UNESCO and they have expressed their objection to this...
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Irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’
UNESCO’s international advisers say the scheme should not go ahead in its present...
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I strongly oppose the proposed development as it will change, irrevocably a site of supreme historical importance. We are robbing future generations of their inheritance for the sake of car journeys...
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Do not ruin Stonehenge
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I am concerned about the damage that will inevitably be caused to this ancient World Heritage site, and I believe it is far more important to preserve it, than to continue to prioritize road building...
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The proposed tunnel would harm the significance of the world heritage site and I wish to object to the proposal for a tunnel scheme.
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The proposed plans for the tunnel at Stonehenge are utterly ridiculous and I cannot comprehend how anyone can consider them in any way serious or sensible.
UNESCO has awarded the area World...
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I have been visiting Stone Henge since the mid 1970s, first as a child and then as an adult. I find it hard to understand why anyone would think a massive dual carriageway is necessary at a time when...
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Dear Sir ,
I wish to object to the proposed plan re the Stonehenge by-pass for the following reasons:
1) It will disturb some of our country's most ancient pre-historic sites .
2) ...
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I cannot but agree with Stonehenge Alliance that the current scheme will cause irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’ and...
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I am mindful of the fact that the Stonehenge WHS has been regarded as both sacred and enigmatic for upwards of 6000 years. To me this is what "Outstanding Universal Value" means.
It would be...
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I am deeply concerned about the potential for damage to such an important and unique historical site in mainland England. This site is important for historical, scientific, anthropological reasons and...
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I would like to object to the proposed A303 Expressway. This would be an absolute tragedy and would damage irrevocably a UNESCO world heritage site, it's archaeology and it's natural setting....
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We are submitting more detailed representations (Via email: Our ref A303Stonehenge_RReps_11.01.19) to assist your understanding of the outstanding information requirements and issues of concern that...
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It seems absurd to me that this proposal could in any way provide a solution to rat running or the bottleneck frequently seen on this section of the A303. Nor do I see any evidence or proof in the...
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I consider it will bring Permanent damage to the World Heritage Site, its archaeology and setting. This upsets me and many others.
ncreased noise from more and faster trafficmakes no sense and the...
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"We feel the Western portal is too close to the ancient burial mounds and the Eastern too close to 'Blickmead' Archaeological site, and that there are issues with light pollution to the west and water...
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Dear Sir / Madam
With regard to the current proposition for the tunnel under Stonehenge, on the A303, I would like to raise my objections to this proposal, echoing the concern raised by ICOMOS-UK...
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I am very concerned that work is planned for a road tunnel near Stonehenge, an irreplaceable and priceless site of international value, going against UNESCO advice and without sufficient consideration...
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The plan as it stands is poorly thought through and appears to take little cognizance of the historic and pre-historic importance of the wider site. The proposal appears to have been thought up giving...
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Once this many-layered landscape has been re-purposed and redesigned purely for the convenience of the moment, it will to all effect have been destroyed. The layers of history, the fragile monuments,...
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Stonehenge is a World Heritage site. The purpose and mystery surrounding these stones eludes and fascinates us after all this time.
At present, the 303 passes a respectable distance from these...
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The congested road next to Stonehenge needs to be moved but the proposed tunnel is too short, in the wrong place and on the cheap. It will damage archaeological sites and affect aquifers.
This...
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Irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’
UNESCO’s international advisers say the scheme should not go ahead in its present...
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From what I understand you plan to build a tunnel under our most well known pagan site. Apart from the the normal environmental and destructive arguments against this, I strongly discourage you as a...
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I am against the Expressway, as it would permanently damage the World Heritage Site. Road-building is not the answer to problems associated with the area.
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I strongly object to the desecration and destruction of such a valuable Mesolithic treasure, and the flagrant disregard of UNESCO opinion. This expensive destruction of our natural heritage must be...
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Allowing anything at all which will potentialy damage or detract from this site is horrendous .The site needs protecting for future generation's
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Under the terms of the Inscription for the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, the Associated Monuments and the settings of all of these, whether above or below ground are regarded as being...
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We are concerned that the proposal will damage the archaeology of the world heritage site and may interfere in consequence with our current use of the site for ritual purposes. Our submission will be...
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This would cause Irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’.
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I am concerned that the proposal could cause serious damage to the archaeological record at one of Britain's most significant prehistoric sites. To allow tunnelling on tis scale so close to the site...
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The tunnel and associated cuttings and other works will do massive, lasting and unacceptable damage to the landscape of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. The scheme therefore totally fails to meet...
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I am very concerned that damage will be done to the integrity of the wider Stonehenge as a whole and, in particular, to the unique Blick Mead site,, contrary to the advice of leading archaeologists.
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Hello,
as a lover of British and European culture and heritage, I firmly believe it is our duty to safeguard and protect archaeological sites of prominent significance as best we can. One of the...
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I am deeply concerned by the potential for damage to the Stonehenge World Heritage site, raised by UNESCO's international advisers, and by the failure to include alternative options in consultation.
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There are several good reasons why this scheme should not go ahead but, to keep it short, damage to this internationally valued landscape once it's happened cannot be undone. It's no good saying...
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The Stonehenge site is a designated World Heritage Site, and its setting extends well
beyond its immediate environs.
I believe the current scheme is damaging to the setting.
Furthermore the...
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Given the age and heritage value of the monument, not to mention its religious value to a high percentage of people, development work of any kind should not take place near to this site, let alone on...
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Damage to sensitive archeology at the world heritage site of Stonehenge.
Lack of appropriate and adequate environmental impact assessments for the planned route.
Restriction of public right of...
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We are losing the essence of English countryside , through the loss of trees, protected spaces.
Incorporating a faster road will bring more traffic to the south west that does not have infra...
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Since marrying my husband in 1963 I have devoted my life to supporting him with the farm and fostering a sense of responsibility and guardianship within my children, ensuring they are well placed to...
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This is an awful proposal for such a historical national monument which is sacred to many.
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There have been many schemes for the A303 over the years; none of them were satisfactory, and this one, despite years of planning and consultation, does not feel any closer to the solution that is...
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I agree with Arthur pendragon.
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I wish to object to the A303 Expressway near to stonehenge on the following grounds
1.The expressway will block the view of stonehenge - a unique ancient heritage site and deny future...
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I am concerned about Highways England's plan for an Expressway past Stonehenge, and especially :-
Damage to Stonehenge and its satellite sites;
The lack of alternative options that would not damage...
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I wish to object to the proposed A303 tunnel near Stonehenge, as this will cause irreversible damage to one of the world's most important archaeological sites.
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The tunnel scheme will cause irreparable damage to a unique and important archaeological site.
UNESCO have pointed this out.
In the future if this scheme goes ahead it will be impossible to see...
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This project cannot be permitted as it will permanently destroy parts of this iconic & unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Preliminary exploratory work has already caused damage to the Blick Mead...
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My list is endless but these are some of the main talking points. I am concerned about the permanent damage to the World Heritage Site, its archaeology and setting. UNESCO's advisers say the scheme...
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Stonehenge is a vital part of British heritage, history and identity and too precious to be placed in jeopardy by something as ill conceived as a road that will scar an already brutalised landscape...
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This will cause irreparable harm to one of the World's greatest prehistoric archaeological sites. UNESCO advises that this project should not go ahead in its current form, any attempt to follow...
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I oppose the construction of the A303 Stonehenge Express Way
This will cause untold damage to the Stonehenge landscape, and destroy archaeological sites - i.e. Blick Mead, Vespasians Camp....
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