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I object to the current road propoosals with tunnel portals inside the WHA because
a) the WHS is without parallel according to UNESCO
b) interfering with the hydrogology could put the Blick Mead...
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Heritage Action came into being, in the wake of the collapse of Silbury Hill in May 2000, as a grassroots organisation formed by a large number of “ordinary people caring for extraordinary...
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1/ East end (Countess roundabout). Raising the height of the A303 through road puts noise pollution into a wider area (bad). Traffic will be able to run at 70mph where currently it stops/slows for...
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That the road and tunnel will risk the integrity and world heritage status of Stonehenge
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This is vandalism and may disturb underground history that is as yet undiscovered.
It will also disturb wildlife and species such as the Great Bustard.
A large amount of ancient soil will have to be...
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I strongly object to the proposed plans for Stonehenge and the landscape around it.
The proposals ignore the recommendations by Unesco and the professionals who are versed in this area....
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Stonehenge is a National Treasure of unparalleled importance both in terms of its unique architectural form and its iconic and therefore symbolic power over the imagination of the British people and...
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I have been travelling along the A303 since I was 6 years old, in 1977. I have seen the road turn from mostly single carriageway to mostly dual carriageway in this time. The one constant in all this...
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I'm very concerned over the proposals for this scheme, which I am sure would desecrate this World Heritage Site irrepairably. I have had very little access to the stones personally throughout my...
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The druid order of Avebury are concerned with Blickmead natural springs. To remain untouched with the fossils at the natural neolithic bore holes and water temprature of the natural heat of the spring...
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We need to protect the Stone Curlew & Great Bustard.
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This site is of great geological importantlce both above and below the surface.
These tunnels would go through the lay lines that stone henge is so famous for. Running beneath the henge itself. These...
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I have many concerns over the proposed tunnel that is planned to run close to the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge.
Firstly, the passage of lorries carrying dangerous cargo will, under current...
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The most succinct way of representing the petition of complaints aims is to use it's words here following.
There will be:
Irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by...
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My concerns are not only the damage due to pollution from the traffic but also the damage pollution can cause wild life and stonehenge itself ....noise ..fumes ...all polution that is already creating...
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I am deeply concerned that the road will damage the World Heritage Site, Stonehenge. In addition to the potential loss of history, there are also problems of habitat loss for animals and rare birds....
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This tunnel is going to not only destroy the landscape surrounding the Stonehenge area bit also the untold amount of history and archological finds now, and on the future.
There has been no attempt...
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This is desecration of a World Heritage site that is unique and irreplaceable. The excuse is to provide a better route to the south west. I have travelled the A303 many time, as I used to live in...
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We need to protect this site as part of our world heritage. It would be beyond shameful to ruin the view of Stonehenge. Future generations will not comprehend the short sightedness of this decision.
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The damage that may be caused to not only a world known monument but also a place of worship to millions of people world wide.
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I was born in the U.S.A. and have been a resident here all my life. However, my ancestry is nearly 80% British. I have visited the U.K. a few times and was able to visit Stonehenge in December 2006. ...
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The idea of a multi lane highway in the proposed section of the A303 is an act of desecration of ancient landscape. I know that there are bottle necks on this bit of the A303. This is due to people...
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I am concerned about possible damage to the archaeology of the area in general and Blink Mead in particular. I feel that irreparable damage to our heritage and a unique site is possible and believe...
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I am concerned by the speed of traffic causing damage to the site. Stonehenge has always been visible from the road but if this goes ahead this will no longer be the case. This means that the only way...
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I am very concerned that this proposal will cause irreparable damage to the Stonehenge site, and will prevent view of this from the road. This is part of our national heritage and should be available...
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SH is a world heritage site of incredible importance, not only to this nation, but to the nations of the world. UNESCO describe it as landscape without parallel. It would be the height of arrogance to...
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This site is a WORLD HERITAGE site.Completely irreplaceable,I fail to see how Highways ENGLAND has the right to decide to destroy & desecrate such a valuable,historic WORLD Treasure even if it is a...
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As many eminent experts have explained, the proposed scheme will irreparably damage this historic monument, the surrounding sacred landscape and its status as a World Heritage Site. We must think of...
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Modifying land this close to a world heritage site, especially to the degree of planned modifications is gross negligence at best, and malicious greed at worst. Increased traffic efficiency should...
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This is a unique area, the monument and surrounding area should be maintenained as it presently stands.
Its intrinsic value outways any economic gain aimed to be achieved by the proposal and should...
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The scheme as currently proposed will cause irreparable damage to the World Heritage Site, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’
UNESCO’s international...
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I'm extremely concerned about the building and demolition surrounding the Stonehenge site. Wildlife needs to be preserved and the fact the site will be hidden from the road is awful. Stonehenge...
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It's my understanding that the proposed route will potentially be very harmful both to a World Heritage site and to local wildlife, just to knock a minute off the journey time, while also denying most...
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Why oh why should we have to PAY to see the stones! that is an absolute disgrace and an extortionate cost, now you want to cause irreparable damage to this wonderful WHS, the loss of archaeology would...
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I object to the 'short tunnel' option for the following reasons:
It is an large scale intrusive measure which degrades the setting of the ancient monument thus creating a low benchmark which as a...
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My primary concern is that any new road scheme preserves the historic passing views of Stonehenge, enjoyed by travellers since records began. Any removal of these historic views, open to any member of...
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Christopher Chippindale BA PhD MIFA FSA
Reader Emeritus in Archaeology, University of Cambridge
Contribution offered to the Stonehenge A303 inquiry
January 2019
In 1983 I published Stonehenge...
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The road plan is archaeological vandalism of the highest order. Any tunnel should begin and end OUTSIDE the World Heritage Site, which could lose its status if the planned tunnel goes ahead.
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The proposed tunnel construction appears to be too short. This is a one and only chance to construct a longer tunnel that will permanently solve the traffic problem for this unique place. A longer...
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I am concerned that the damage to the word heritage site and the surrounding countryside, flora and fauna will be damaged to such an extent that future generations will be unable to enjoy what should...
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I object to the building of the A303 expressway by Stonehenge. It will dwarf the world renowned and protected world heritage site. This expressway would and will cause untold and irreparable damage to...
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Damage to historic site.
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I am against this development as it will cause irreparable damage to a UNESCO world heritage site.
Disturb the habitat of rate birds (stone curlew and Great Bustard). Furthermore, UNESCO advisors...
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The mere suggestion to destroy invaluable irreplaceable archaeology to solve a very minor and local traffic problem is utter madness. Hundreds, no thousands of years from now people will look back on...
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If this were to go ahead there would be:
Irreparable damage to the WHS, its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape without parallel’
UNESCO’s international advisers say the...
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- site should be preserved without disturbance for future generations how can we justify the irreparable damage That will be caused to its archaeology and setting, described by UNESCO as a ‘landscape...
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As I understand it, the proposals for the construction of the A303 tunnel would be highly detrimental to one of the most significant and sensitive archaeological sites in Europe. I do not live nearby,...
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I am against all major road development to the A303 within a 10 mile radius of Stone Henge.
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Stonehenge is one of the irreplaceable World Heritage Sites. The current plan would cause irreparable damage. Not only the Stones themselves but their entire locale requires sensitive management. It...
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Contrary to Highways England's stated aims I believe that the A303 Stonehenge Expressway will not fulfil its cultural aim "to conserve and enhance the World Heritage Site and to make it easier to...
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