Stonehenge World Heritage Site Management Plan

 The Stonehenge WHS Management Plan provides a strategy to conserve and manage the site for future generations. It covers the whole WHS landscape (2,600 hectares around Stonehenge). Based on a detailed assessment of the key features and issues, the Plan outlines long-term objectives and a prioritised programme of action.

The Stonehenge WHS Plan seeks to balance the primary aim of protecting the archaeological landscape with other interests such as access, farming, local interests and nature conservation.

The WHS Plan was published in 2000 after consultation with landowners, the local community, statutory bodies and other interested parties. Its preparation was led by English Heritage and overseen by a steering group of stakeholders.  It has been endorsed by the UK government and adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance by Salisbury District Council. It is recognised by all parties as the overarching strategy for a sustainable management of the World Heritage Site.

 Download a copy of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site Management Plan. [64.6Mb]. Please note that this file is very large and may take some time to download over a normal modem connection.

You can also download a summary of the Management Plan or download individual sections of the plan as indicated below:

The WHS Management Plan comprises:

• an introduction setting out the main aims and status of the Plan and describing the process undertaken in preparing the Plan  and a definition of the overall significance and character of the WHS which should be maintained and enhanced, its current management, and the planning and policy context for the Site (Part 1 & 2);
• a review of the key issues affecting the site (Part 3);
• objectives for the short, medium and long-term (Part 4);
• recommendations for the implementation and monitoring of the Plan, including a prioritised programme of action (Part 5);
• bibliography and appendices;

 You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat to read these files. If you do not already have this software it can be downloaded free charge from the Adobe website.

To receive the CD of the Stonehenge WHS Management Plan, please send your contact details to isabelle.bedu@english-heritage.org.uk