Is the view of Stonehenge from the A303 of cultural value? Echoing silence from English Heritage.

By Nigel Swift

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Twice, starting in July, I have tried to get an answer from English Heritage through the Freedom of Information system about whether it considers the view of Stonehenge from the A303 is of cultural value. Not an unreasonable request you may think, considering they are supporting a scheme that will remove it forever.

But no luck. The latest response was “As your query does not fall under FOI legislation it was passed to the English Heritage Press Office on 1 September. I have sent them a reminder this morning and someone will be in touch as soon as they are able.”

Another month has passed and I haven’t heard a peep from their Press Office. What is to be deduced from the fact our lead heritage body can’t answer the most basic of questions?