WHS Consultation Document

Consultation On Gracehill Local Management Plan

Over the years there have been a number of public meetings and consultations regarding World Heritage and Gracehill. At the most recent meeting in June 2024 the draft of the Local Management Plan document was presented and discussed. We are keen to seek opinion, comment and suggestions to inform a

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Gracehill – Potential World Heritage Site Public meeting

You are invited. Anyone with an interest who just wants to have an update or hear more is very welcome on Monday 17th June 2024 @ 7.30 pm at Cennick Hall, Church Road, Gracehil. An update on the World Heritage journey and what it means for the local area and

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Gracehill takes step closer to becoming Northern Ireland’s first Cultural World Heritage Site

A bid to secure Northern Ireland’s first cultural world heritage site and elevate it alongside the likes of the Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China has been welcomed. Read article here. Date published: 06 February 2023 – Department for Communities website

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World Heritage team visit Gracehill

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor William McCaughey, has met with World Heritage representatives in Gracehill, as part of a two-day fact-finding visit to support the ongoing preparation of a UNESCO World Heritage application for the village. Gracehill Old School Trust has joined in an international bid

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World Heritage

Historic settlements with similar lay-out and buildings in regions across the globe offer an opportunity to create an international network. “High quality boarding schools, together with a variety of cottage industries, tradesmen and craftsmen brought life to the settlements. A forward-looking approach and an awareness of practical considerations were the characterising features of

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