Stonehenge covered in powder paint by Just Stop Oil protesters

Mark Verbinnen, councillor for Amesbury East and Bulford, arrived on the website a couple of minutes after the incident.

He stated many members of workers on the website have been left “shaken”, notably one who tried to deal with a protester.

Mike Pitts, archaeologist and writer of Construct Stonehenge, stated the impression of the motion was “doubtlessly fairly regarding”.

He stated: “The monument has been fenced off for many years and the megaliths’ surfaces are protected.

“They’re delicate and they’re utterly lined in prehistoric markings which stay to be absolutely studied and any floor harm to the stones is massively regarding.

“A wealthy backyard of life has grown on the megaliths, an distinctive lichen backyard has grown. So it’s doubtlessly fairly regarding.”

The orange powder was faraway from the stones utilizing blown air, which has helped protect the uncommon lichen on the floor of the stones, Mr Merriman confirmed.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police stated: “We responded to a report that orange paint had been sprayed on a few of the stones by two suspects.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we’re working intently with English Heritage.”