Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Contact    |    RSS icon Twitter icon Facebook icon  
Unexplained Mysteries
You are viewing: Home > News > Archaeology & History > News story
Welcome Guest ( Login or Register )  
All ▾
Search Submit

Archaeology & History

Stonehenge one of world's most threatened wonders

By T.K. Randall
January 14, 2010 · Comment icon 7 comments

Image Credit: sxc.hu
Britain's famous prehistoric monument Stonehenge has become one of the most threatened wonders of the world.
Traffic around Stonehenge as well as the cancellation of plans to bury nearby roads in a tunnel underground system have caused growing concerns for the future of one of Britain's most important historic sites.
Traffic at Stonehenge has put Britain's most famous prehistoric monument on a list of the world's most threatened sites. The government's decision to abandon, on cost grounds, a plan to bury roads around Stonehenge in a tunnel underground and the cancellation of plans for a permanent visitor centre, have put the site on the Threatened Wonders list of Wanderlust magazine.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (7)




Other news and articles
Recent comments on this story
Comment icon #1 Posted by Voyager10 15 years ago
Reminds me of this:
Comment icon #2 Posted by 747400 15 years ago
What do they mean exactly by "threatened"? I don't know of any plans to build any multi-lane superhighways over the site any time soon, and I expect there'd be a bit of a fuss if anyone did consider such a thing. Sounds like some sensationalist journalism at Wanderlust magazine in an attempt to get a bit of publicity, is what I'd say. And does it really "need more visitors", seeing that every single guide book and every list of "Places you must visit!" invariably include it? Besides, how is encouraging more visitors a way to conserve anywhere?
Comment icon #3 Posted by The Curious One 15 years ago
What do they mean exactly by "threatened"? thats what i was wondering, its not like there gonna move one of the wonders of the world for a road.....
Comment icon #4 Posted by brlesq1 15 years ago
Threatened? How so? When I went to Stonehenge, us tourists weren't allowed anywhere near the thing. We had to walk along this concrete path around it. Sorta made one feel like a leper.
Comment icon #5 Posted by susieice 15 years ago
That's what I thought. It's been a long time since visitors were allowed up on the site itself.
Comment icon #6 Posted by Finity 15 years ago
I don't know what would be such a threat to solid stone thats stood there for 1000s of years in all weather, earthquakes and everything else nature threw at it. I remember walking through it and touching it as a kid back in the 80s, can't get near it any more.
Comment icon #7 Posted by NightMoon 15 years ago
Stonehenge isn't the only ancient megalith site in Britain. If you can't get to Stonehenge, don't despair. Visit other places instead. Stone Circles and Megaliths


Please Login or Register to post a comment.


Our new book is out now!
Book cover

The Unexplained Mysteries
Book of Weird News

 AVAILABLE NOW 

Take a walk on the weird side with this compilation of some of the weirdest stories ever to grace the pages of a newspaper.

Click here to learn more

We need your help!
Patreon logo

Support us on Patreon

 BONUS CONTENT 

For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can gain access to a wide range of exclusive perks including our popular 'Lost Ghost Stories' series.

Click here to learn more

Top 10 trending mysteries
Recent news and articles