The British government and English Heritage have asked for public consultation on some proposals to help conserve Stonehenge. Chief among the possible moves include moving the road which runs alongside the iconic site, and also moving the Stonehenge visitor centre.
Lord Bruce-Lockhart, chairman of English Heritage, said: “Stonehenge is the greatest achievement of prehistoric culture anywhere in Europe. “It is inconceivable that the inadequacies of the site should be allowed to continue any longer. “With political will and financial commitment I believe the Government can achieve a breakthrough this time.”
The new urgency to protect Stonehenge seems to have been partly inspired by the Olympic Games, which will be hosted by London in 2012. It is expected that the massive influx of visitors for the Games will mean record numbers of tourists visiting the famous megaliths.
