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7th June 2019

Wigmore, Herefordshire

An early example of how English Heritage used minimal intervention to allow public access to a remote ‘romantic ruin’.

7th June 2019

South Stack Cliffs, Ynys Mon

An early example (from 2005) of how RSPB used VSG principles to manage visitors and reduce risk on the exposed cliffs at Ynys Mon.

7th June 2019

Skellig Michael, County Kerry

Visitor risk management of a wild, remote and undeveloped island that is also a World Heritage Site.

7th June 2019

Although in a remote location, Skara Brae’s status as one of the finest-preserved prehistoric villages attracts over 100,000 visitors, many arriving by coach.
The challenge is providing safe access whilst minimising adverse effects on a world heritage asset.

7th June 2019

Shorne Fort, North Kent

Risk assessment helps to turn an historic fort from a liability to an asset.

7th June 2019

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Llangollen Canal

Reducing risk using management controls, rather than physical intervention, to avoid damaging the exceptional heritage asset value of a site.

6th June 2019

Fort George, Moray Firth, Scotland

Dealing with unguarded drops without damaging the exceptional heritage asset value of a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

6th June 2019

Carnewas, Cornwall

Control of risk at a popular coastal site, including consideration of the need for cliff edge fencing.

Category: falls from height

Wigmore, Herefordshire

South Stack Cliffs, Ynys Mon

Skellig Michael, County Kerry

Skara Brae, Orkney, Scotland

Shorne Fort, North Kent

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Llangollen Canal

Fort George, Moray Firth, Scotland

Carnewas, Cornwall

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