Managing, Using, and Interpreting Hadrian's Wall as World Heritage

Hadrian's Wall was inscribed as a World Heritage Site (WHS) in 1987 and, with the German Limes, became one of the first two parts of the transnational 'Frontiers of the Roman Empire' (FRE) WHS in 2005. The World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is unusual, although not unique, among World Heritage sites in its scale and linear nature: stretching from Ravenglass on the west coast of England to Newcastle upon Tyne on the east coast - over 150 miles. Along its length it passes through two major urban centres and a variety of rural landscapes and its remains vary from substantial upstanding architectural features to invisible below ground archaeology. Traditionally many of the constituent parts of Hadrian's Wall, forts etc, have been managed as separate entities by different State and private organisations. These and other issues make it an extremely complex WHS to manage. This book not only chronicles the past management of the Wall but also looks towards the future as more countries aspire to have their Roman frontiers added to the FRE. The experience gained over the last two decades illustrates developments in the management of large scale complex heritage sites that will be of value as a detailed case study to those involved in (and affected by) heritage management, as well as academics, and students. Many of the issues raised will find resonance in those faced by many other large (World) heritage sites.

Foreword UK NC UNESCO. - 1 The archaeology, history and significance of the Wall - David Breeze. - 2 The management context Christopher Young. -3 The context Peter Stone. - 4 The need for a MP and the first and second plans Christopher Young. - 5 The Hadrian s Wall Tourism Partnership Jane Brantom. - 6 The Hadrian s Wall National Trail David McGlade. - 7 Sustainable management of pastoral landscapes - Neil Rimmington. - 8 The Major Study and Third Plan Peter Stone. - 9 Hadrian s Wall Heritage Ltd Linda Tuttiett. - 10 Hadrian s Wall museums Lindsay Allason Jones. - 11 Management of Interpretation Nigel Mills & Genevieve Atkins. - 12 Frontiers of the Roman Empire David Brough & John Scott. - 13 Where next the future of the Wall in a time of restraint Peter Stone.