Landscape – Place – People: the values of spatial terminology in heritage and beyond
Author(s): Jonathan Last
The document offers a discussion of relevant terms used to describe and explain selected spatial concepts and phenomena relevant to the historic environment. Structured around two principal keywords, ‘landscape’ and ‘place’, it considers how their use and meaning influence our practice, in terms of both heritage management and research. It is argued that reflecting on some of the language used in heritage discourse could aid clarity of thinking and help inform both internal discussions about Historic England’s corporate priorities, such as place-making, and conversations with partners, whether within the heritage sector or in other environmental disciplines, who may use these terms in subtly different ways. It might also open up new directions for research, and the document concludes with some recommendations in this area.
- Report Number:
- 254/2020
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 64
- Keywords:
- Landscape Heritage Environment
