A while back we complained there were very few prehistoric sites in the list of British sites being considered for nomination as candidates for World Heritage status. So we suggested….
“If there aren’t going to be any specific prehistoric sites amongst the front runners, we’d probably support The Lake District – on the grounds that it includes many amazing prehistoric sites – and is anyway a marvelously strong contender for a host of other reasons as well.”
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Sunkenkirk Stone Circle, Cumbria – (Image credit Tim Clark, Heritage Action)
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So we were happy to learn that The Lakes have indeed been chosen as Britain’s nomination! Next step will be for UNESCO to be persuaded – but that should be relatively easy, surely?
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13/01/2014 at 12:59
lanceleuven
Great news! Castlerigg Stone Circle is one from the Lakes that sticks out in my mind. I thought it was spectacular. One hell of a view. :-)
13/01/2014 at 14:45
timberbookshelves
A place I would very much like to visit – specially the Scafell Pike Tuff Axe production areas! In many ways a beautiful and deserving place.
13/01/2014 at 17:33
Polly
Fab news and well deserved. One of the most if not the most beautiful places in the UK.