Tentative list updated 10 April 2023: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seven-sites-confirmed-in-the-running-for-unesco-world-heritage-status
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As far as i can see there is no mention of Kourion on the citation for the UNESCO site of Paphos on the UNESCO site
The list-article looks nice. I agree that a separate list-article for these U.K. ones seems fine. Similarly to my comments on a different list-article at FLC recently, though, I suggest that the number of columns be reduced. One column for three UNESCO-related items: "Criteria / Year inscribed / UNESCO reference number" could save 2 columns. The references column also could be dropped, in my view, with the references moved to the end of text description. In other list-articles of UNESCO WHS sites, linking from the Unesco reference number to the corresponding Unesco WHS webpage about the place has been done, too, and i think could be helpful here too. doncram ( talk) 18:15, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
The list looks a bit bare at the moment without a lead image. It's not the most important thing as the list isn't even half complete yet and the lead needs almost completely rewriting, but as the list covers the UK I thought people might like to voice their opinion on what images should go at the top of the lead. If we use template:Double image stack, we can have two. Ideally, we should use two internationally famous sites (although this may be subjective; doncram if you're watching this page a comment on which of the UK sites are well known in the US might be helpful) spread across time and location. Realistically, our choices are restricted by how good the available images are. For instance, I'd to see a picture of Hadrian's Wall, but the images I've seen haven't been too great. My suggestion is Stonehenge and the Tower of London (both English, so not ideal) as both are very popular visitor attractions and have good images. I'll leave messages on the Welsh wikipedian's noticeboard, and wikproject's Scotland and England to ensure the opportunity for input is given to a lot of people. Nev1 ( talk) 19:19, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
In my view being a "popular visitor attraction" isn't much of an issue, although finding images to draw the reader in (which might involve using images of popular and well-known places) is important. As far as Scottish sites are concerned there are some reasonable pictures of Edinburgh, although none that I can see of the Castle. St Kilda is my favourite, but few people would recognise the location and none of the images are truly stellar. New Lanark likewise. Skara Brae is probably trumped by Stonehenge for photogenic quality (if not in age and interest) and the Antonine Wall is a poor cousin of Hadrians. The Forth Bridge is certainly recognisable - but its only on the tentative list at present. Ben Mac Dui 20:46, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
How about a collage, as has been done at Cardiff (5 images) and Cork (7 images). That would allow at least one image from each of the consituent countries, maybe two from England (say Tower of London, Hadrian's Wall or Stonehenge, Forth Rail Bridge, Giant's Causeway, Caernarfon Castle) and even one from the dependent territories. Skinsmoke ( talk) 03:59, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
To the right is a slightly ham-fisted attempt at a collage by myself. So what do people think. Should different images be used, or rearranged to avoid the whitespace? Nev1 ( talk) 18:17, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
How about "List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the United Kingdom"? That uses "of" rather than "in". It allows for cultural association with the UK, as for overseas places. doncram ( talk) 19:36, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Hadrian's Wall is in London, Greater London? I thought it was up north somewhere last time I saw it! Presume this is a copy and paste error? 22:51, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
The UNESCO list notes the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd. Two of the sites ( Beaumaris Castle and Conwy Castle are not part of the modern Gwynedd, but are in Isle of Anglesey and Conwy respectively. Caernarfon Castle, Conwy Castle and Harlech Castle were all built in what was (at the time their construction began) the Kingdom of Gwynedd. The Kingdom of Gwynedd was superseded by the English county system in 1284. Construction of Beaumaris castle began in 1295, in the county of Anglesey. I've put their location as " Conwy, Isle of Anglesey and Gwynedd", but it may be more helpful to readers to note it as Gwynedd, with a pipelink to Kingdom of Gwynedd. What do you think? Daicaregos ( talk) 07:58, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Would it not be more helpful to list the overseas sites under their respective territory in the table, rather than as British overseas territories? This would mean Gough and Inaccessible Island as Saint Helena; Henderson Island as Pitcairn Islands; and Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications as Bermuda, alongside England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Skinsmoke ( talk) 22:34, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Kourion — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.255.232.40 ( talk) 12:03, 7 March 2019 (UTC)
I have amended the entry for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal to read "Wales/England" since the designated area starts at Rhoswiel which is 1/2 mile over the border in England. Not by much I know but it still qualifies as a joint site. The entry is definately Wales/England though and not England/Wales ! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.155.44.8 ( talk) 18:39, 5 September 2009 (UTC)
I've had rather an interesting idea; why not list candidates for, or sites that the populus consider to be world h. sites? It would add quite a few. Think of all the old halls, gardens, churches, etc.. What about some more Roman ones? -- Aubs 400 ( talk) 16:02, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone know what the status of the original 2006 list is? I note that for example Cairngorm Mountains was on that list but is not included in the 2010 applicants. Does that means it is still in (other 2006 listed sites are applicants) or, as I suspect, out? Ben Mac Dui 07:22, 3 August 2010 (UTC) PS Came across this today: "The UNESCO World Heritage List is possibly the best known list, of anything, anywhere on Earth". Perhaps the source - heritage-key.com/blogs" - is less impressive than the statement, but I thought you might like the kudos. Ben Mac Dui 17:54, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
As the only hurdle in the way of this list gaining Featured status (IMO) is the tentative list section and the various descriptions, would anyone object to me adopting the simpler approach used in List of World Heritage Sites in Spain? Nev1 ( talk) 19:23, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
Great work on this article! I'm just letting you guys know that I'm borrowing the descriptions used to describe the inland UK World Heritage Sites for the List of World Heritage Sites in Western Europe list. It would be highly appreciated if you guys would duplicate any changes made in the descriptions here to the Europe article, if any occur! Thanks. EricLeb01 ( Page | Talk) 20:04, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
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I have been unable to find any mention of Kourion on the UNESCO inscription for the Paphos site and so have removed it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7D:6360:500:C52A:FF7C:A15A:1A7 ( talk) 20:26, 7 March 2019 (UTC)
Why is the Lake District not included on the list as it has been a World Heritage Site for a few years now? Penrithguy ( talk) 21:36, 7 January 2021 (UTC) Sorry my mistake it is on the list under English Lake district Penrithguy ( talk) 07:39, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seven-sites-confirmed-in-the-running-for-unesco-world-heritage-status 82.24.103.92 ( talk) 14:27, 12 April 2023 (UTC)