Road plans put Stonehenge status at risk

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Road plans put Stonehenge status at risk
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Stonehenge risks being stripped of its status as a world heritage site
because of "second-rate" government proposals to ease traffic
congestion at the monument, the National Trust said yesterday.

Sarah Staniforth, historic properties director with the trust, said the
national committee of Unesco, which administers world heritage sites,
had reviewed the situation and Stonehenge could be taken off the list
because of poor traffic management. The trust's warning comes as
ministers prepare to decide what to do to ease congestion on the A303,
which passes the ancient stones.

Options being considered include a 1.3 mile (2.1km) tunnel or diverting
the road to the north or south on the fringes of the 2,200 hectare
site. The trust, which owns much of the land around Stonehenge, does
not support any of the plans.

Sir William Proby, chair of the trust, said in an open letter to
Stephen Ladyman, the transport minister: "If the government is unable
to commit to implementing an acceptable long-term solution for
Stonehenge then it would be better to make no long-term commitment. We
should not tie the hands of future generations." He said the threat to
Stonehenge was "urgent, serious and imminent".

http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1796829,00.html

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Committee dates and venue
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English Heritage's planning application will be considered by a special
meeting of the Northern Area Committee before going to the Planning and
Regulatory Panel for final decision.

Northern Area Planning Committee:
Tuesday 4 July, 16.30, Amesbury Sports Centre

Planning and Regulatory Panel:
Monday 10 July, 16.30, Amesbury Sports Centre

http://www.salisbury.gov.uk/council/major-projects/stonehenge/stonehenge-timetable.htm

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