Rejected petition Return of the stones of Stonehenge to its original location in the Preseli, Pembrokeshire

There have always been claims that the stones of Stonehenge originated from the Preseli. A recent study published in the Antiquity journal claims that that the stones originally stood as a stone circle at the Waun Mawn circle and at some point were dismantled and transported to Salisbury. The circumstances of this removal are impossible to determine therefore it would be prudent that they should be returned to their original location.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.

Petitions to the Senedd must call for a specific action that falls within the powers of the Senedd or Welsh Government.

Stonehenge is owned by The Crown and managed by English Heritage, therefore decisions about its management and location are taken by those organisations. It is also protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

As a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.

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