25th June 2010, 07:33 PM
Places like Stonehenge have somehow attained a mythical, cult status that eludes other sites with just as much to offer, they're 'bucket' locations which adds to the drive to see them. I love Stonehenge, partly because it's just so damn neat, but there are other places I love as much if not more. They have not achieved the same sort of bucket-esque appeal, so they don't have the same problems with access/maintenance. Making a new henge would be a great idea, there's no reason why it couldn't become as much a part of the cultural landscape the way public art such as the Angel of the North has. It would be a lot better than the big white plastic horse that is in the process of being created for Kent. My Pretty Kentish Horsie or a NewHenge?
As for the visitor centre, no matter what happens there is a need for some sort of public amenity there or else it's going to be a lot of well-fertilised grass in places.
As for the visitor centre, no matter what happens there is a need for some sort of public amenity there or else it's going to be a lot of well-fertilised grass in places.
Prime practitioner of headology, with a side order of melting glass with a stern glare.