Historic Environment
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Through these web pages it is hoped that there is something
that will interest everyone, whether that is information on towns
and villages, industrial heritage or how to get
involved and improve skills. This historic environment is
part of the identity of Nidderdale AONB and as English
Heritage says it:
'represents the investment of
centuries of skills and resources that can never be
replaced. It explains the development of the landscape and
gives each place a unique character. It is valuable for its own
sake...It is a resource that we need to use carefully and
sustainably: we squander or degrade it at our peril'.
The history of human activity in Nidderdale AONB goes back
more than 6,000 years making the historic environment particularly
rich. The features that remain, such as Fountains
Abbey and Studley Royal World Heritage Site, 545 listed
buildings, field systems and moorlands, are part of the
landscape that we value so much today .
Follow the links on the left to explore Nidderdale
AONB's historic environment and remember to keep checking the Events,
Getting
Involved and the Training and Skills pages for updates.
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The Nidderdale AONB Heritage Volunteering Project is
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