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Sacrilege! An archaeologist speaks out on centenary of Stonehenge gift

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Posted on October 25, 2018 by Stonehenge AllianceOctober 23, 2018

Expressway legacy threat mars centenary of Stonehenge donation Today is the centenary of the gift of Stonehenge to the nation by Sir Cecil and Lady Chubb. This weekend, English Heritage is marking the occasion with a specially commissioned tea party designed by Jeremy Deller and an installation of his work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A303, Amesbury, archaeology, Cecil CHubb, Centenary, Development Consent Order, Expressway, Highways England, Mike Parker Pearson, Planning Inspectorate, Stonehenge Tunnel, UNESCO, World Heritage Site

Sleep walking into a national scandal

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Posted on February 22, 2018 by Stonehenge AllianceFebruary 23, 2018

An excellent video by Matt Sibson of Ancient Architects that comprehensively demolishes any thoughts that the A303 Stonehenge road scheme is about conservation. At the heart of Sibson’s objection is the commodification of Stonehenge, tidying up the landscape and making it look “pretty” for tourists whilst risking the destruction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A303, Ancient Architects, Blick Mead, Expressway, Prehistory, Stonehenge, World Heritage Site

Busting the Mythbusters!

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Posted on February 16, 2018 by Stonehenge AllianceAugust 2, 2024

A ‘mythbusting’ item has been published by English Heritage as part of a joint press release on behalf of English Heritage, National Trust and Historic England.  We reproduce these ‘mythbusters’ with our responses beneath. PLEASE NOTE 6 August 2020: Since publishing the link to English Heritage’s page above their mythbusters … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A303, Expressway, Highways England, Stonehenge, Tunnel, World Heritage Site

National Trust votes against its founding principles

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Posted on October 24, 2017 by Stonehenge AllianceSeptember 23, 2018

Last Saturday, the National Trust AGM debated  a motion about the National Trust’s involvement In the design and construction of the Stonehenge tunnel and above ground sections of the A303 Expressway. The members’ motion asked the Trustees to reaffirm its founding purposes to protect special places; to respect World Heritage Convention obligations … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A303, Expressway, National Trust, Stonehenge, UNESCO, World Heritage Site

Dear Candidate, I have 3 questions for you…

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Posted on May 28, 2017 by Stonehenge AllianceMay 28, 2017

An A level history student from near Stonehenge who has signed our petition was filmed this week asking all UK candidates to protect the Stonehenge World Heritage Site from further damage, rightly pointing out that “This is my heritage! What message will you send to future generations?” The three questions asked, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #GE2017, A303, Election, History, Hustings, Mesolithic, Prehistoric, Road Building, Stonehenge, World Heritage Site

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News & Updates:

Report: "Scrapped Stonehenge road could fund South West's sustainable travel revolution" 19 Jan 2025

Statement: Judgment disappointing, relief at Labour's scrapping of Stonehenge Tunnel scheme - 19 Oct 2024

Historic England statement misrepresents UNESCO's position - 2 Aug 2024

"Travesty for Stonehenge as dodgy amendment rewrites history in New Delhi" 24 July 2024

Trio of short video interviews by Tom Holland with Professor Mike Parker Pearson - 11 July 2024

UNESCO raises the stakes over Stonehenge - 25 June 2024

Stonehenge road scheme costs have ballooned - 14 April 2024 🎈

National Highways actions premature and could waste more public money - 5 April 2024 🚧

Kate Fielden remembered - 26 Sept 2023

National Trust remains deaf to concerns about A303 road scheme - 9 Nov 2022

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