Rhythms and Identity in Boyne Valley Landscapes

This study reveals that the Boyne Valley's landscape, rich with archaeological sites and seasonal rhythms, serves as a dynamic repository of human-environmental narratives. It demonstrates how integrating empirical data from geography, archaeology, history, and anthropology—alongside cultural elements like legend, poetry, and music—can transform static museum representations into a living, evolving narrative. The research highlights the significance of combining diverse knowledge systems to understand power relations, identity, and sustainable development in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Brú na Bóinne. By juxtaposing time-slice landscape representations with field observations, the study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in reanimating places and preserving their cultural and ecological heritage.

(Ed.). (2016). Rhythms and Identity in Boyne Valley Landscapes. Reanimating Places, 103–124. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315245218-16