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- Age (as of May 2009): 55The Guardian: Stonehenge protester King Arthur Pendragon defies eviction order (May 3, 2009)
- Changed his name to King Arthur Pendragon by deed poll in 1976The Guardian: Stonehenge protester King Arthur Pendragon defies eviction order (May 3, 2009)
- Believes that he is the incarnation of the legendary King ArthurThe Guardian: Trust the king: Pendragon faces eviction battle alone (May 1, 2009)
- Former soldier and member of the Hell's AngelsDaily Mail: Protester called King Arthur finally gets his marching orders... (April 28, 2009)
- Plans to run for British Parliament as an independent candidateThe Guardian: Stonehenge protester King Arthur Pendragon defies eviction order (May 3, 2009)
- Considers himself a Druid and dresses in King Arthur-inspired robes
- The battle chieftain of the Council of British Druid OrdersBBC News: Pagan vows to stay at Stonehenge (May 3, 2009)
- Set up camp in a caravan following the 2008 Summer SolsticeThe Guardian: Stonehenge protester King Arthur Pendragon defies eviction order (May 3, 2009)
- Believes that visitors should have greater access to Stonehenge
- Also protesting against the cancellation of planned improvements to Stonehenge
- A court order from the Wiltshire council ordered him to vacate the site by May 3, 2009
- Eviction order alleges that Rothwell's camp obstructs access to the site
- Rothwell says he will continue to protest until his demands are metThe Guardian: Stonehenge protester King Arthur Pendragon defies eviction order (May 3, 2009)
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British resident John Rothwell, also known as King Arthur Pendragon, was ordered to abandon his camp near Stonehenge on April 27, 2009. Rothwell set up camp on the site in June of 2008 to protest the fact that visitors to the area are restricted to specific areas of Stonehenge and not allowed to walk up and touch the ancient stones. The eviction notice ordered Rothwell to vacate the area by May 3, 2009, but Rothwell stated on that date that he had no intention of leaving.The Guardian: Stonehenge protester King Arthur Pendragon defies eviction order (May 3, 2009)
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"We have opened a bottle of mead and we are drinking to Stonehenge. I have done a short ritual and spell of protection, calling on the kings of old. I am still here so I am in breach of the order as they see it but I have as much right as anyone else to be here. I am not blocking the byway; other tourists park along there. I am not going to go, I am battening down the hatches and continuing my lawful right to protest and my equal right to religious practice."BBC News: Pagan vows to stay at Stonehenge (May 3, 2009)
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