Preparation work has begun ahead of building a new multi million-pound visitor centre near Stonehenge.
Pre-construction tests are being carried out at the site and work on the centre itself will begin next month.
The tests aim to see if a ground water source can provide sufficient drinking water and energy for a year-round heating/cooling system for the centre.The centre, about a mile-and-a-half (2.4km) west of the prehistoric stones, is expected to open in autumn 2013.
A Grade-II listed Airman’s Cross memorial at nearby Airman’s Corner will be re-sited in the grounds of the centre.
Link source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-18590301
Link: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/our-plans/
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Merlin @ Stonehenge
Stonehenge visitor centre preparation work begins
26 06 2012Comments : Leave a Comment »
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