Public Consultation: Hadrian’s Wall Management Plan 2021-2026

The current iteration of the Hadrian's Wall Management Plan came to an end in 2020.

Undertaking public consultation is a vital and essential part of the process of updating the management plan for the next phase, 2021-2026.

Due to covid-19, face-to-face consultations have not been feasible. Therefore, WallCAP (hosted by Newcastle University, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund) is working with the Hadrian's Wall Partnership to deliver this online questionnaire, which is the primary form of public consultation for the next management plan.

The questionnaire will take 15-25 minutes to complete, and it will be open for responses from Monday January 11 to Monday March 8, 2021. Questions marked with an asterisk * are mandatory

Section 1: Understanding our Respondents
01. Do you have a particular geographic area of interest in the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site? You can choose more than 1 option. *
Cumbrian Coast (Ravenglass to Bowness-on-Solway) Western Sector (Bowness-on-Solway to Birdsowald) Central Sector (Birdsowald to Chesters) Eastern Sector (Chesters to Wallsend and South Shields) All/the entire monument Other (town/village/hamlet) Other (town/village/hamlet)
02. In which of the following role(s)/group(s), related to Hadrian's Wall, do you mostly see yourself? You can choose up to 2 options. *
Local resident Volunteer Farmer Landowner Local business owner Staff Researcher Visitor Hadrian's Wall enthusiast Other (please specify): Other (please specify):
03. Postcode (required) *
Country (required) *
04. For how long (in years) have you lived at your current address?
05. Age *

05. Age Under 16 16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over
06. Gender *

06. Gender Female Male Other Prefer not to say
07. Ethnicity *

07. Ethnicity White Black Asian Mixed Prefer not to say Other (please specify): Other (please specify):
Section 2: Questions about the Management Plan Objectives
08. Hadrian's Wall as a World Heritage Site

Hadrian’s Wall was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987, an inscription expanded in 2005 to include the Antonine Wall in Scotland and the German limes as the “Frontiers of the Roman Empire”.
i. Do you think the World Heritage Site status is important for the preservation of Hadrian's Wall? *

i. Do you think the World Heritage Site status is important for the preservation of Hadrian's Wall? Yes No
ii. On a scale of 1 to 5, to what degree do you think you are familiar with the UNESCO World Heritage status of Hadrian's Wall, as a unique monument of Roman archaeology and landscape design? *

ii. On a scale of 1 to 5, to what degree do you think you are familiar with the UNESCO World Heritage status of Hadrian's Wall, as a unique monument of Roman archaeology and landscape design? 1 - Completely unfamiliar 2 - Unfamiliar 3 - Neutral 4 - Familiar 5 - Very familiar Not applicable
iii. What is the best way to communicate Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage status? Consider the degree of usefulness of each option. You may choose more than 1 option. *
Leaflet Digital means Networking day Signage Other (please specify): Other (please specify):
09. Community Involvement

Promoting and supporting community involvement with Hadrian’s Wall is of utmost importance for us when developing programmes and projects related to the site.
i. How would you assess the engagement activities so far in your geographic area of interest? *

i. How would you assess the engagement activities so far in your geographic area of interest? 1 - Completely unsatisfying 2 - Unsatisfying 3 - Neutral 4 - Satisfying 5 - Very Satisfying Not applicable
ii. What would you recommend for increasing opportunities for public participation and volunteering?
10. Hadrian's Wall Visibility/Awareness
i. How would you assess Hadrian's Wall visibility/awareness in your area of interest? *

i. How would you assess Hadrian's Wall visibility/awareness in your area of interest? 1 - Very poor 2 - Poor 3 - Neutral 4 - Good 5 - Very good Not applicable
ii. Can you identify geographical areas of or around Hadrian's Wall that are in need of further facilities to promote visibility/awareness?

iii. Can you rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, the usefulness of the following means for enhancing visibility/awareness for these or other areas? *
	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not Applicable
Interpretation panels on site	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not Applicable
Signage	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not Applicable
Leaflet	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not Applicable
Website	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not Applicable
Focused activities (e.g. educational programme)	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not Applicable

Are there other means of enhancing visibility/awareness? Please specify.
11. Illegal Metal Detecting

When undertaken without landowner permission or without a permit on designated (protected) lands, metal detecting is an illegal activity. Illegal metal detecting is one of the major challenges in protecting Hadrian’s Wall, as it jeopardises archaeological remains, strips finds of their contextual information, and undermines World Heritage Status.
i. To what degree do you agree with the statement: "Illegal metal detecting is a widespread activity in my geographic area of interest" *

i. To what degree do you agree with the statement: "Illegal metal detecting is a widespread activity in my geographic area of interest" 1 - Strongly disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly agree Not applicable

ii. Can you rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, the usefulness of the following means for addressing the problem of illegal metal detecting? *
	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable
Information on websites	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable
Information in leaflets (to increase awareness)	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable
More explicit signage	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable
Interpretation panels	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable
Website	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable
Focused activities	1 - Completely useless	2 - Useless	3 - Neutral	4 - Useful	5 - Very useful	Not applicable

Are there other means of addressing illegal metal detecting? Please specify.
12. Conservation

Conserving the material and immaterial remains of Hadrian’s Wall is a central objective for us, focusing on sustainable tourism planning and relevant activities.
i. In terms of conservation, which of the following would be more sustainable? You can choose more than one option. *
Sustainable transport Ecotourism visitor tax Managing visitor flows Other (please specify): Other (please specify):
13. Volunteering

Volunteering activities for the preservation and promotion of Hadrian’s Wall and its values are essential for the management process.
i. Do you currently or have you previously participated in any volunteering programmes at Hadrian's Wall? *

i. Do you currently or have you previously participated in any volunteering programmes at Hadrian's Wall? Yes No
If YES, please share with us the name(s) of the programme(s).
If YES, how satisfied are you with your volunteer experience(s)?

If YES, how satisfied are you with your volunteer experience(s)? 1 - Very dissatisfied 2 - Dissatisfied 3 - Neutral 4 - Satisfied 5 - Very satisfied Not applicable

ii. What does or would motivate you to participate in volunteering activities? Please rate them on a scale of 1 to 5. *
	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To mix with a range of different people	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To get satisfation from seeing the difference it makes	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
For career development	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
For enjoyment	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To use my existing skills	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To develop new skills	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To be outdoors	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To explore a personal interest	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
For a change of scenery from my workplace	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To improve my wellbeing	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To improve my knowledge	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To help manage the World Heritage Site	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To fill my spare time	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
To get involved as a family	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
Something to do during the COVID-19 lockdown	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable
An opportunity to learn new research techniques	1 - Very unmotivating	2 - Unmotivating	3 - Neutral	4 - Motivating	5 - Very motivating	Not applicable

Are there other things that motivate you to participate in volunteering activities? Please specify.

iii. If applicable, please rate the following if they have prevented or would prevent you from volunteering? *
	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Timing - only available on weekdays	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Timing - only available on weekends	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Lack of own transport/reliance on public transport	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Too far to travel	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Child/elderly care	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Having a disability	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Self confidence	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Not seeing yourself represented enough to join	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable

Are there other barriers that have prevented or would prevent you from volunteering? Please specify.

iv. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? *
	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
I feel motivated to participate in Hadrian's Wall volunteering programmes	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Hadrian's Wall volunteering programmes create an emotional connection	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
Hadrian's Wall volunteering programmes create a sense of community	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable
I find Hadrian's Wall volunteering programmes are intellectually stimulating	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Not applicable

14. Accessibility
i. How would you assess Hadrian's Wall accessibility in your geographic area of interest? *

i. How would you assess Hadrian's Wall accessibility in your geographic area of interest? 1 - Very poor 2 - Poor 3 - Neutral 4 - Good 5 - Very good Not applicable
ii. In which areas do you think signage needs to be enhanced for walking and cycling? You can choose more than one option. *
Fee-paying attractions/site Free (non-fee paying) sites National path Public footpaths Cycle routes Along the roads Other (please specify): Other (please specify):
iii. Are there any particularly good or bad examples of signage that you are aware of? Please provide details.
iv. Can you identify needs for physical infrastructure improvements to help with accessibility in your geographic area of interest? (eg. resurface a path, replace a gate, mobility equipment hire, explore alternative routes, etc). Please provide details.
15. Digital Means of Enhancing Visitor Experience and Understanding

We would like to improve the digital means of our communication and interpretation of Hadrian’s Wall
i. Are there any barriers that prevent you from visiting the Hadrian’s Wall website http://hadrianswallcountry.co.uk? You can choose more than one option. *
Access User-friendliness Usefulness of content Layout Do not have a computer Do not like digital resource Not applicable Other (please specify): Other (please specify):
ii. Do you have any suggestions to make the website more useful? Please specify.
iii. How would you assess digital onsite interpretation in your geographical area of interest? *

iii. How would you assess digital onsite interpretation in your geographical area of interest? 1 - Very poor 2 - Poor 3 - Neutral 4 - Good 5 - Very good Not applicable
iv. Do you have any suggestions to make digital onsite interpretation more informative? Please specify.

v. If there was a learning/training opportunity, would you be interested in the following? Please rate your interest from 1 to 5. *
	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable
Historic information & Roman Archaeology	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable
Environment, geology & the animal world	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable
Conservation practices	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable
Making art related to Hadrian's Wall	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable
Local knowledge & practices	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable
Economic development opportunities	1 - Very uninterested	2 - Uninterested	3 - Neutral	4 - Interested	5 - Very interested	Not applicable

16. Local and regional economic opportunities
i. Hadrian's Wall contributes to the local and regional economies *

i. Hadrian's Wall contributes to the local and regional economies 1 - Strongly disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly agree Not applicable
ii. Why do you think Hadrian's Wall contributes to the local and regional economies? Please provide details/examples.
iii. Can you identify areas that need extra focus to enhance the opportunities for Hadrian's Wall to be a great place live, work and visit? Please provide details/examples.
17. Climate Change

Climate change is a major threat to different aspects of our lives, but also for the preservation of heritage around the world.

i. Can you identify climate change related risks in your geographic area of interest? Please rate the risks on a scale of 1 to 5. *
	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable
Sea rise	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable
Forest fires	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable
Extreme temperatures	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable
Droughts	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable
Floods	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable
Land slip/erosion	1 - Not a risk	2 - Potentially a risk	3 - May or may not be a risk	4-Minor risk	5 - Major risk	Not applicable

Are there other climate change related risks in your geographic area of interest? Please specify.
Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Your answers will be very helpful to inform the future management of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. Please click on the submit button to save and submit your answers.
Data Protection Statement

Data gathered will be shared with the Hadrian's Wall Partnership to formulate the next iteration of the Hadrian's Wall Management Plan, 2021-2026. All data will be held in compliance with Newcastle University's guidance and procedural documents related to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK's Data Protection Act 2018 (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/data.protection/). Access to this data will be held in a secure location, password protected and restricted to specified staff only. In accordance with GDPR, any personal data collected will be kept only for the length and purposes of the consultation and will then be destroyed.

Public Consultation: Hadrian’s Wall Management Plan 2021-2026

Public Consultation: Hadrian’s Wall Management Plan 2021-2026

Section 1: Understanding our Respondents

Section 2: Questions about the Management Plan Objectives

08. Hadrian's Wall as a World Heritage Site

09. Community Involvement

10. Hadrian's Wall Visibility/Awareness

11. Illegal Metal Detecting

12. Conservation

13. Volunteering

14. Accessibility

15. Digital Means of Enhancing Visitor Experience and Understanding

16. Local and regional economic opportunities

17. Climate Change

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Your answers will be very helpful to inform the future management of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. Please click on the submit button to save and submit your answers.

Data Protection Statement