List of World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBThere are 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. [2] The UNESCO list contains one designated site in both England and Scotland (the Frontiers of the Roman Empire ) plus eighteen exclusively in England, six in Scotland , four in Wales , two in Northern Ireland , and one in each of the overseas ...
List of World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom
WEBThe List of World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom is a group of places chosen by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. There are 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom and overseas territories. [1]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK | National Trust
WEBWorld Heritage Sites are regarded as being worthy of preservation due to their universal value to humanity, for both present and future generations, and are listed by UNESCO. There are currently 33 recognised sites in the UK and we look after places at nine UNESCO World Heritage sites.
UNESCO Sites in the UK – UNESCO UK
WEBUNESCO sites in the British Isles include 29 World Heritage Sites, 13 Creative Cities, nine Global Geoparks and seven Biosphere Reserves. They are all shown on this illustrated map, designed by Tom Woolley.
World Heritage Sites – UNESCO UK
WEBFrom the ancient landscape and monuments of Stonehenge, the Jurassic Coast packed with 150 million years of life, to the lonely island of St Kilda evacuated after four thousand years of human occupation, UNESCO World Heritage sites tell the unique story of the UK’s contribution to the world.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom - TripSavvy
WEBJun 26, 2019 · Plan an itinerary around UNESCO World Heritage sites in the UK - natural wonders, historic gardens, amazing castles. prehistoric mysteries and more.
Stonehenge | English Heritage
WEBThe Stonehenge World Heritage Site is famous throughout the world and is one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe. Today this landscape is split in two by a major road - the A303 - which acts as a barrier to people enjoying, exploring and understanding the World Heritage Site.
World Heritage Sites: The Tentative List of the United Kingdom …
WEBMar 30, 2008 · The Tentative List of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’ The Department for Culture, Media and Sport publication ‘World Heritage Sites’. World Heritage Sites...
World Heritage Sites
WEBThere are currently 33 recognised UNESCO World Heritage sites across the UK, with several under the management of organisations like the National Trust and English Heritage. Here you can find all the sites within Great Britain and Ireland.
Unesco world heritage status: Seven sites win UK backing - BBC
WEBApr 9, 2023 · Seven sites in the UK and its overseas territories are in the running to win Unesco World Heritage status. York city centre, Birkenhead Park and an iron age settlement in Shetland are among...
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