× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Saltaire (United Kingdom) Document type Decision Reference number X.A Date Dec 11, 2001 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 25e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract Property: Saltaire Id. N°: 1028 State Party: United Kingdom Criteria: C (ii) (iv) The Committee inscribed the Saltaire on the World Heritage List under criteria (ii) and (iv): Criterion (ii): Saltaire is an outstanding and well preserved example of a mid 19th century industrial town, the layout of which was to exert a major influence on the development of the "garden city" movement. Criterion (iv): The layout and architecture of Saltaire admirably reflect mid 19th century philanthropic paternalism, as well as the important role played by the textile industry in economic and social development.