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Announced: The UK sites hoping for UNESCO World Heritage status

The seven sites have received official backing from the UK government to go on and receive UNESCO World Heritage status

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The seven sites in the running for UNESCO World Heritage status

UNESCO World Heritage status is for places that are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy".

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Unesco World Heritage status sought for seven new UK sites

Unesco World Heritage status sought for seven new UK sites
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Seven UK sites in the running to win UNESCO World Heritage status

Six sites on UK soil and one in its overseas territory of the Cayman Islands are in with the possibility of being added to UNESCO's sought after World Heritage list

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Birkenhead Park in running for Unesco World Heritage status

BIRKENHEAD Park is among seven sites in the UK and its overseas territories in the running to win Unesco World Heritage status.

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