Reg.Nr. 86-UK/44

Monyash and Longnor, Peak District village renewal schemes

Rehabilitation of two small Peak District villages, Monyash - a farming community, and Longnor - a market town. Both villages suffered from same problems: loss of population, loss of job opportunities and social facilities, environmental deterioration. The program based on three ...
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Project details

Title:Monyash and Longnor, Peak District village renewal schemes
Entr. year: 1986
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Monyash and Longnor, Peak District, Derbyshire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:*At time of submission project still ongoing
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Villages
Actual use:Traditional villages with a resident population, cultural and tourist attraction
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable revitalisation of two small villages through the joint action of public agencies combined with local initiative and commitment"
Web, Links:

www.visitpeakdistrict.com/

Description:
Rehabilitation of two small Peak District villages, Monyash - a farming community, and Longnor - a market town. Both villages suffered from same problems: loss of population, loss of job opportunities and social facilities, environmental deterioration. The program based on three key concepts: individuality, involvement, interdependence. A series of initiatives were started, harmonizing the activities of public agencies and harnessing the skills and aspirations of the local population. 70 different schemes were carried out - renovation or rebuilding of buildings, re-paving of streets, reanimation of old traditions, creation of new jobs, starting of tourism enterprises, new maintenance of fields and their stone boundaries.