For well over a decade, the Grade II* listed Lansdowne Monument near Cherhill was shrouded by security hoardings and netting to protect the public from falling masonry. No date for the permanent removal of the hoardings has been given by the National Trust, which is responsible for the monument and says restoration work will take "several years." - https://t.co/AQ9XF2gcO2 pic.twitter.com/bYvsD2lw5e — Gazette & Herald (@wiltsgazette) April 13, 2026A spokesperson previously said: “The National Trust is committed to a sustainable future for the Lansdowne Monument. “Feasibility work and research have given us a clearer understanding of the conservation repairs needed, and repair work began in 2024. “Repairs undertaken in 2024 and 2025 are currently being evaluated to determine what best suits the challenging location and the monument itself.”