He said he understood people's concerns, so National Grid wanted to "remove some of the uncertainties by letting everyone know these latest developments now rather than waiting until all of the work on the route hasbeenfinished".
What at first glance appears to be a jumble of boulders was probably a workshop where expert stonecutters practiced their trade. (One chunk of granite hasbeen carved into almost-finished steps.) Another large stone, known as Serpent Rock, has snakes etched into its top surface.