The wide range and depth of architectural styles represented in Liverpool had been recognised by UNESCO, with six areas throughout the city centre being designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004.
However, this designation was revoked in July 2021, following developments to the northern docks of the site in the Liverpool Waters project.
Ancient, military and uninhabited structures (such as Stonehenge) are sometimes instead classified as scheduled monuments and protected by much older legislation whilst cultural landscapes such as parks and gardens are currently "listed" on a non-statutory basis.
[8] This richness of architecture has subsequently seen Liverpool described by English Heritage, as England's finest Victorian city.
[9] The value of Liverpool's architecture and design was recognised in 2004, when several areas throughout the city were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.