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MANY of you may
have visited Stonehenge and found it somewhat disappointing. Visitors often
criticise the site's poor amenities and close proximity to two main roads, and it
has been denounced by MPs as 'a national disgrace'. In addition, the ever-increasing traffic thundering past creates serious environmental problems. A partnership of national and local government,
English Heritage, the National Trust and English Nature has now joined forces to execute a rescue strategy - the Stonehenge Project.
In April 1999, the Stonehenge Partnership issued a mission statement: To restore the dignity and isolation of Britain's greatest prehistoric monument, and enable people to enjoy and appreciate it fully by: The Master Plan is intended to provide the protection and appropriate setting that Stonehenge deserves. In July 1998, the A303 was included in the Government's programme of improvements, including a 2km tunnel where the road passes Stonehenge and a bypass at Winterbourne Stoke. Also included in the Master Plan is a visitor centre at Countess East, 4km (2.5 miles) east of Stonehenge. All car and coach parking will be at the visitor centre and transport will be provided to take visitors to within walking distance of the Stones. |
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