Archaeology in Ireland

Regionalization and devolution bring various things, but from an archaeological point of view, they generally encourage greater investment in heritage matters and cultural research, and an increased local awareness of, and pride in, the depth of the region's history. Scientific methods and stud...

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Published in:Antiquity 2002-06, Vol.76 (292), p.472-474
Main Author: Malone, Caroline
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiquities
Archaeological excavation
Archaeological methodology
Archaeological research
Archaeological techniques
Archaeology
Buildings
Chronology
Councils
Cultural heritage
Cultural policy
Current research
Early modern history
Field study
History
Human settlements
Industrial archaeology
Ireland
Legislation
Maritime anthropology
Maritime history
Medieval history
Medieval period
Monasteries
Museums
Neolithic Age
Prehistory
Preservation of cultural heritage
Research trends
Scholars
Special section: Archaeology in Ireland
Trends
Underwater archaeology
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Summary:Regionalization and devolution bring various things, but from an archaeological point of view, they generally encourage greater investment in heritage matters and cultural research, and an increased local awareness of, and pride in, the depth of the region's history. Scientific methods and studies, wide-ranging historical surveys, philosophical and theoretical preoccupations, panEuropean comparisons of sites, technologies and societies, have stimulated a progressive archaeological tradition that places Ireland in the forefront of research and understanding. The enactment of stronger protective legislation in the Republic of Ireland, and the launch of the Discovery Programme, together with growing public interest and centres of archaeological scholarship throughout Ireland, are shown to be major stimulants in the country's archaeological development. The site is one of only two World Heritage sites in the Republic of Ireland, and it has been subject to a major programme of repair and study.
ISSN:0003-598X
1745-1744
DOI:10.1017/S0003598X00090578