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Durham Landscapes

Understanding and conserving the diversity of the County Durham Landscape

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  • Durham World Heritage Site

World Heritage Site

Durham Cathedral and Castle were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. World Heritage sites are given international recognition and protection on the basis of their outstanding natural, environmental or cultural importance.

View an interactive map of the World Heritage Site.

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  • County Durham Landscape Character
  • The Durham Landscape
    • Physical Influences
    • Human Influences
    • The Modern Landscape
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    • Designated Landscapes
  • Character Overview
    • The Landscape Character Assessment
    • Assessment Methodology
  • Character Areas and Types
    • County Character Areas
    • Broad Landscape Types and Character Areas
    • Local Landscape Types and Subtypes
    • Landscape Classification

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