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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