National Historic Landmark District (area including the cliffs and Gay Head Light)

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The National Historic Landmark District encompassing the Aquinnah Cliffs and Gay Head Light is a federally recognized protected area on Martha’s Vineyard noted for its striking multicolored clay cliffs, historic lighthouse, and deep cultural significance to the Wampanoag Tribe.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf National Historic Landmark District
protected area
associatedWith Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) NERFINISHED
contains Atlantic Ocean shoreline NERFINISHED
coastal bluffs
historic lighthouse
multicolored clay cliffs
country United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalSignificanceFor Wampanoag Tribe NERFINISHED
designation National Historic Landmark NERFINISHED
National Historic Landmark District NERFINISHED
environmentType coastal environment
marine-influenced landscape
geologicalFeature exposed clay strata
glacially formed cliffs
governedBy National Park Service NERFINISHED
hasConservationGoal protection of cultural resources
protection of geological features
protection of scenic values
hasLegalStatus protected historic site
hasPart Aquinnah Cliffs NERFINISHED
Gay Head Light NERFINISHED
hasUseRestriction regulated development
resource protection measures
heritageStatus federally recognized protected area
locatedIn Aquinnah, Massachusetts NERFINISHED
Dukes County, Massachusetts NERFINISHED
Massachusetts
United States of America
surface form: United States
locatedOn Martha’s Vineyard NERFINISHED
near Elizabeth Islands NERFINISHED
Vineyard Sound NERFINISHED
notedFor Gay Head Light NERFINISHED
cultural significance to the Wampanoag Tribe
geological significance
scenic coastal views
striking multicolored clay cliffs
partOf national network of U.S. National Historic Landmarks
recognizedBy United States government
surface form: United States federal government
subjectOf federal preservation protections
tourismType heritage tourism destination
scenic tourism destination
traditionalHomelandOf Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) NERFINISHED
viewedFrom Gay Head Light NERFINISHED

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Aquinnah Cliffs hasDesignation National Historic Landmark District (area including the cliffs and Gay Head Light)