A new prehistoric visitor attraction is planned for York (North Yorkshire, England) - including a replica of Stonehenge; the venue would have areas based on the Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.
     Plans feature a Neolithic long house and long barrow, Iron Age roundhouses and animal pens for pigs, goats and sheep. The venue would be based off Narrow Lane in Wigginton and a planning application has been submitted, supported by the University of York.
     A letter from the head of the department of archaeology at the university, Prof Nicky Milner, says: "We are excited by the proposed plans which would see a number of prehistoric archaeological buildings replicated in order for school children and the general public to have a 'prehistoric experience'. Local schools often approaching us for resources for teaching. Having such a centre on our doorstep will thus be hugely beneficial for schools in this region."
     Full application details are available online.

Edited from The Press (19 December 2020)