ACTIVISTS against plans to build a tunnel near Stonehenge are campaigning outside the British Museum in London, the Journal understands.

Today, July 14, the Stonehenge Alliance members called for anyone supporting their fight against the £1.7 billion A303 works to join them outside the famous attraction.

The British Museum was selected as the protest venue, as it is currently showcasing 'The World of Stonehenge' exhibit.

The display, which closes this weekend, has been educating visitors about the history and magic of the World Heritage site, thanks to historic objects and artefacts.

The campaign group is concerned the exhibit does not note the future of the monument, including the potential effects of National Highways' plans to build eight miles of dual carriageway along the A303.

Stonehenge Alliance members also protested outside The British Museum back in February, when the exhibit celebrating the iconic site was launched.

Even though permission for A303 upgrade plans were quashed by the High Court in July 2021, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps now intends to redetermine the scheme, causing protest action.

The Journal understands activists were at the museum this morning, leafleting and displaying banners.

More as we have it.

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