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    Bortle 4

    Conservation; Special Protection Areas; 293 Scheduled Monuments; 25 Grade 1 Listed

    England, United Kingdom54.3000°, -2.1100°Peak altitude 7°12.1h peak darknessBest: Apr

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    Nightly visibility ratings for Conservation; Special Protection Areas; 293 Scheduled Monuments; 25 Grade 1 Listed

    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    217,900 ha

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