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New Stonehenge tourist attraction planned in Wiltshire New Stonehenge tourist attraction planned in Wiltshire
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Plans have been unveiled for another Stonehenge stone circle to be built in Wiltshire using different-coloured stones from around the world.Plans have been unveiled for another Stonehenge stone circle to be built in Wiltshire using different-coloured stones from around the world.
Organisers of the £50m project want it to become another major tourist destination in the county, and one which will last for thousands of years.Organisers of the £50m project want it to become another major tourist destination in the county, and one which will last for thousands of years.
New Stonehenge would include yurt huts for visitors to stay in, a planetarium and an observatory.New Stonehenge would include yurt huts for visitors to stay in, a planetarium and an observatory.
It would be located about four miles (6 km) from the existing stone circle.It would be located about four miles (6 km) from the existing stone circle.
The land is close to Fugglestone Red where Wiltshire Council has proposed a major new housing development as part of its 2009 Core Strategy.The land is close to Fugglestone Red where Wiltshire Council has proposed a major new housing development as part of its 2009 Core Strategy.
'Homage' to original circle
The project is currently in the planning stages while the team behind it seeks funding for consultation on the environmental impact of the proposed structure.The project is currently in the planning stages while the team behind it seeks funding for consultation on the environmental impact of the proposed structure.
Private investment for the build is currently being sought, with organisers expecting the attraction to make back the outlay within 6-10 years of it opening.Private investment for the build is currently being sought, with organisers expecting the attraction to make back the outlay within 6-10 years of it opening.
'Homage' to original circle
Project leader Colin Shearing said it will be an "homage" to the original Stonehenge.Project leader Colin Shearing said it will be an "homage" to the original Stonehenge.
He said: "You can't really experience how it was when it was new because it's old, so a new one would give you an opportunity to experience what our ancestors experienced when they went to the original one."He said: "You can't really experience how it was when it was new because it's old, so a new one would give you an opportunity to experience what our ancestors experienced when they went to the original one."
Archaeologists believe the original Stonehenge was built anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC.Archaeologists believe the original Stonehenge was built anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC.
Mr Shearing said the new Stonehenge circle would be built with stones imported from different countries around the world, with each one matching a colour of the spectrum.Mr Shearing said the new Stonehenge circle would be built with stones imported from different countries around the world, with each one matching a colour of the spectrum.
He said the entire structure will be polished and set into a floor of white quartz granite and surrounded by a white stone wall.He said the entire structure will be polished and set into a floor of white quartz granite and surrounded by a white stone wall.
It is planned for the attraction to host events such as summer concerts and festivals as well as conferences and weddings.It is planned for the attraction to host events such as summer concerts and festivals as well as conferences and weddings.
Graham Gould, of Salisbury City Centre Management, described it as a "fantastic idea".Graham Gould, of Salisbury City Centre Management, described it as a "fantastic idea".
He said: "For tourism in Wiltshire, it will be a huge boost. The new Stonehenge will compliment the old one.He said: "For tourism in Wiltshire, it will be a huge boost. The new Stonehenge will compliment the old one.
"The two can work together, without a doubt.""The two can work together, without a doubt."
An English Heritage spokesperson said it is an "ambitious and interesting" project, and the organisation will be watching its development "with interest."
Following a full environmental impact study, organisers hope to apply for planning permission to Wiltshire Council in 2014.Following a full environmental impact study, organisers hope to apply for planning permission to Wiltshire Council in 2014.