danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
An archaeologist's view
I’m with him. He’s the dude who knows.
An archaeologist's view
An archaeologist's view
The problem is the works at the entrances.I would have thought most of the tunnel would be below any archeology unless it's going to be a cut and cover tunnel.
Unless the entrances are going to be right next to the henge (in which case a tunnel would be pointless) then how much archeology is going to be found?The problem is the works at the entrances.
Please read the thread and if you’re able watch the video. tl; dr - lots. The stones themselves are not the issue. The whole area is full of archaeology.Unless the entrances are going to be right next to the henge (in which case a tunnel would be pointless) then how much archeology is going to be found?
Unless the entrances are going to be right next to the henge (in which case a tunnel would be pointless) then how much archeology is going to be found?
The most damaging option; obvsIt is going to be cut and cover according to the tunnel plans
It is going to be cut and cover according to the tunnel plans
I can remember there being a free festival at Stonehenge every year. The stones belong to the people man! Heck some of the graffiti on the stones is historic
Leave it as it is, no to the tunnel.
thank goodness the number of laylines that would need to be redrawnNobody is touching the stones
The whole country is full of archaeology. Doesn't every major construction project have to have archeology done like on HS2? Or are we not supposed to do anymore building projects?Please read the thread and if you’re able watch the video. tl; dr - lots. The stones themselves are not the issue. The whole area is full of archaeology.
I can remember there being a free festival at Stonehenge every year.
And where is the tunnel going?
I’ve already answered this.The whole country is full of archaeology. Doesn't every major construction project have to have archeology done like on HS2? Or are we not supposed to do anymore building projects?
And where is the tunnel going?
At least they stopped moving them to adjust for daylight saving twice a year.
The most damaging option; obvs
Although I’m sure I read that last night but can’t find it nowfucksake
Thanks for the reminder, stones fall forward next month....At least they stopped moving them to adjust for daylight saving twice a year.
I’ve already answered this.
Then isn't it better to dig the route to better understand it?But this is such an important site and so much more than just the monument itself that I worry for what will be lost.
The landscape around Stonehenge is examined again and again as more about it is discovered and more refinements of techniques are made. And a dig obliterated by building work can’t be re-examined.Then isn't it better to dig the route to better understand it?
Can't see the point in archeology if all you're going to do is ponder what's there.
Although I’m sure I read that last night but can’t find it now
Bear in mind that the route of the tunnel will be dug over in massive detail before its done, vast numbers of archaeologists get spades in the ground ahead of construction projects and this one will be no different.
Its actually good for the sector as it'll get them paid and its good for us because we get to see whats actually under the ground along the route. Layer by layer. If its done properly at least, which admittedly in this country is far from a given.
No dig unless necessary seems to be the best practice at the moment, especially as more and more non-invasive techs become available. And for such an iconic world-class site and landscape. it shouldn't even be up for discussion.Bear in mind that the route of the tunnel will be dug over in massive detail before its done, vast numbers of archaeologists get spades in the ground ahead of construction projects and this one will be no different.
Its actually good for the sector as it'll get them paid and its good for us because we get to see whats actually under the ground along the route. Layer by layer. If its done properly at least, which admittedly in this country is far from a given.