People living in a Wiltshire village (England) which has an ancient stone circle are being asked if visitors should be provided with overnight accommodation. The standing stones in Avebury attract many people for spiritual celebrations on summer and winter solstice days. The National Trust is questioning all villagers on their views about offering campsites on special events. One option includes overnight camping. The consultation runs until 21 November with a decision due by early 2009.
The National Trust is delivering questionnaires to every household in Avebury explaining the three potential options. They are proposing an overnight campsite on West Kennet Avenue or camping on the site of the trust's overflow campsite. The third option would be to offer no campsite or tented accommodation at all during special spiritual celebrations.
The stone circle is a World Heritage Site and was uncovered by the archaeologist Alexander Keiller in the 1930s. Visitors can walk right up to the stones and touch them and nearby there are also several well-preserved Bronze Age burial mounds. An information display has been set up in the Coach House in Avebury's High Street from 25 October until 31 October from 1030 to 1600 BST.
Source: BBC News (23 October 2008)
Article on Stone Pages News: http://www.stonepage...ves/002983.html
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British National Trust suggests solstice camp site
Started by Diego, 26-Oct-2008 19:44
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Posted 26 October 2008 - 19:44
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 00:25
This isn't the first time the NT have asked locals this question.
When the last poll was taken most of the villagers said No to any camping.
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When the last poll was taken most of the villagers said No to any camping.
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 18:53
I believe that accomadating people who travel down the Avebury would be a good idea but obviously the NT would charge for the privilage and it could attract a lot more undesired attention.
Its a difficult one as Stonhenge has shown. More people go to the solstice at henge without any interest in solstice or the stones. I notice most like standing in the parking area playing dance music.
Its a difficult one as Stonhenge has shown. More people go to the solstice at henge without any interest in solstice or the stones. I notice most like standing in the parking area playing dance music.
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Posted 28 January 2009 - 11:00
Hi
this is kingsnuche
Camping is fun time and there is no need to get into trouble while you are out in the camping world. While planning
a camping trip think of all the pros and cons of the camping spot and make sure that you think of all the safety issues too and take the necessary precautions.
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this is kingsnuche
Camping is fun time and there is no need to get into trouble while you are out in the camping world. While planning
a camping trip think of all the pros and cons of the camping spot and make sure that you think of all the safety issues too and take the necessary precautions.
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kingsnuche
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