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Changes to names of properties inscribed on the world heritage list: Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.7
Date
Jun 16, 2013
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
37e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1.  Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/8B,

2.  Approves the name change to Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret’s Church as proposed by the English authorities. The name of the property becomes Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church in English and Palais de Westminster et l'abbaye de Westminster incluant l'église Sainte-Marguerite in French.