Spinal Tap 2 spotted being filmed at Stonehenge

Jamie Lee Curtis spoke to fans during a break in filming at Stonehenge

The stars of This Is Spinal Tap have been spotted filming the sequel to the iconic 1980s rock mockumentary at Stonehenge.

There has already been a reveal of the spoof heavy metal band's link up with Elton John for a version of their Stonehenge song, more than 40 years after the first film, with the release of the trailer.

The historic Wiltshire monument has been closing to visitors early this week and English Heritage has confirmed filming has been taking place, but said it could not confirm any further details.

However, a group of fans gathered at the fence beside the monument, where there is a public footpath, and saw stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, who came over to speak to them.

James Morgan said chancing upon the filming would make "one hell of an anecdote"

James Morgan told the BBC he was on holiday "dragging my parents around all of Wiltshire looking at all the ancient monuments" when he spotted the filming.

"Little did I know they were filming the climax to Spinal Tap 2. I almost passed out. I didn't care about Stonehenge any more. I was losing the plot. I was so thrilled, I couldn't cope," he said.

Mr Morgan said he stayed for a few hours, calling it "one hell of an anecdote. What are the odds?"

The sequel to 1984s This is Spinal Tap is set to be released on 12 September

He said This is Spinal Tap is a "hilarious film" and met Jamie Lee Curtis at the fence.

The actress and producer is married to Christopher Guest, writer and actor in the 1984 film, This is Spinal Tap, and also the upcoming sequel, which also stars Michael McKean and Harry Shearer.

Chatting over the fence to fans, she said it had been "made with a lot of love".

Stonehenge has been closing early to the public this week to allow filming to take place

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is expected to be released on 12 September, along with the album The End Continues, which features Elton John and Paul McCartney.

An English Heritage spokesperson said: "Stonehenge is currently hosting a filming hire and whilst we can't confirm any details at present there will be an announcement on the project in due course."

Fans gathered on the public footpath beside Stonehenge to watch