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Outstanding Universal Value

the core statement
World Heritage Status
Statement of Outstanding Universal Value

The Statement of Outstanding Universal Value for the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site lies at the core of its inscription and Management Plan.

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Monitoring the World Heritage Site
Monitoring the World Heritage Site

One of the key management responsibilities of a World Heritage Site is monitoring the site to ensure that its Outstanding Universal Value is maintained.

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Why was the Derwent Valley
Attributes of Outstanding Universal Value

The UNESCO concept of 'Outstanding Universal Value' (OUV) can be difficult to get to grips with if one is unfamiliar with it so a brief explanation is given here. The Attributes of Outstanding Universal Value help us to better understand the significance of the World Heritage Site.

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