22nd February 2006, 10:09 AM
Quote:quote:Stonehenge brings to the country through tourism. What income is derived from other historical sites. They provide a sustainable income unlike quarrying.
Thornborough Henges and environs may be comparable to Stonehenge and environs for archaeological value, but I don't think it has anywhere near the tourist appeal. A few points that spring to mind:
Few of the monuments are upstanding and visible.
Most of the land (all?) is privately owned, so access is not always possible.
The central henge has a huge eyesore, a landfill, next to it.
There are no visitor facilities, interpretation boards, or signs.
These are huge hurdles to overcome before even a modest tourist trade can begin in the area surely? The comparisons with tourism at Stonehenge are not favourable. By the way does Stonehenge make money or is it supported by govt. subsidy through EH, English Nature etc?