Police investigating damage to Cheddar Gorge car park gabions installed to stop dangerous driving

By Tim Lethaby

29th May 2021 | Local News

Two of the stone gabions in Cheddar Gorge
Two of the stone gabions in Cheddar Gorge

The police are investigating damage caused to the new stone gabions, installed in Cheddar Gorge to stop anti-social driving.

Visitors to the gorge will have seen wire baskets (gabions) being filled with rock and placed strategically within Longleat's car parks.

These baskets are being installed in an effort to prevent the dangerous driving manoeuvres in the gorge which are deterring visitors from coming to Cheddar, and causing nuisance and disturbance to residents throughout the village.

The initiative has been led and funded by the police in full co-operation with Longleat Estates and is supported by Somerset County Highways, Cheddar Parish Council and Cheddar Chamber of Commerce.

The measure is intended as a first stage in protecting the gorge from dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour.

A number of gabions were damaged within hours of installation. These are being repaired and replaced.

The police have pointed out that this is criminal damage and they are seeking to identify the perpetrators. If anyone has any information they can contact the police on 101.

     

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