PAGANS who took their fight to worship at Stonehenge to the High Court said they were disappointed by the judges’ decision to dismiss their appeal.

Maryam Halcrow, Angel Grace and Lisa Mead entered the stone circle while singing as part of a peaceful protest, bypassing a barrier and a no entry sign.

They appealed their trespass convictions to the High Court, claiming that it was disproportionate to restrict their entry to the site while thousands of people may enter for the summer solstice.

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However, the High Court dismissed their appeals, saying the interference with their rights was "justifiable and proportionate".

In statements released by the women’s lawyers, Bindmans, Angel Grace and Lisa Mead said they were disappointed by the justices’ decision. 

Ms Grace said she was “not completely surprised”. Her lawyers said: “Angel - who is a Druid - would like access to Stonehenge for religious reasons.  There are solstices, equinoxes and moon ceremonies twelve times a year.  

“These are ancestral traditions that she wishes to be allowed to celebrate and for which she wants the Stones protected. 

“She feels that those who wish to worship there should be permitted to do so on their religious days, given the degree of access that tourists are given to the site.  

“Angel compares this with the access permitted to buildings devoted to other religions, for example churches.”

On behalf of Ms Mead, Bindmans said: “She is very disappointed in the judgment after the compelling evidence in the case. She will continue to fight for her rights and the rights of others.”