Street Record Berry Lane Twyford Hampshire SO21 1NT

Description

Lawful Development Certificate to excavate silt from around Sarsen Stones and rotate 90 degrees (from horizontal to vertical position). - The stones may be revealed in one of several ways. The advice of a landscape architect is being sought. Consequently, the following options are being considered as follows: Option 1. a) Remove siltation around stones with at least a margin of 1 metre i.e. an area of approximately 12 square metres to restore to original ground level. b) Lift stones from horizontal to vertical ensuring stable foundation. Option 2. a) Excavate around stones to original ground level: approx. 0.6 m b) Lift stone and place to one side c) Replace soil and level and compact over approx. 4 square metres d) Replace stones on top of compacted soil e) Lift from horizonal to vertical. Option 3. As 2 but construct plinth as support for Sarsen. Note 1: The lifting of the stones will be done on the basis of expert advice to ensure they are not damaged. This may be by forklift, crane, hymac or tripod, with access along the public highway. Note 2: The larger of the 2 stones is approx. 1.5 metres x 1 metre x 0.8 metres and has an estimated weight of 3 tons. Lifting equipment will be needed to move it. The second Sarsen which is completely buried is smaller but is substantial. See photo