This paper presents a new methodological approach and theorising framework which visualises intan... more This paper presents a new methodological approach and theorising framework which visualises intangible landscapes. The Cult of Saint Magnus of Orkney (martyred c.AD1117 and canonised c.1135) is presented as a case study to demonstrate how spatial and temporal veneration can be explored in the landscape. The transferability of this methodology extends to any multi-source study where memories link to landscape features (past or present). St Magnus dedications, altars and church furnishings in Scandinavia and Britain demonstrate his international recognition, but aside from three Magnus dedicated churches, little is known of his veneration within Orkney. By using GIS to map archaeological, onomastic, folkloric, historic and hagiographic evidence of veneration we have visualised the impact of the Cult of Magnus since martyrdom to recent times for the first time. Furthermore, by visually differentiating between sources, we’ve distinguished the variability and variety of evidence, thus identifying concentrated pockets of veneration through time. Additionally, by linking evidence locations, we have identified ‘remembered’ routeways – storyways. In doing so, we have mapped the impact of Magnus as a saint, his value to particular communities and his continuing influence.
"This report summarises the first stage of archaeological fieldwork undertaken in April
2007 on ... more "This report summarises the first stage of archaeological fieldwork undertaken in April
2007 on the island of Eynhallow, Orkney. The island features in many folklore tales
and has been the subject of considerable debate concerning both the origin of its
name and the question of whether or not the island supported a monastic order. In
spite of this, however, Eynhallow has never been the subject of a comprehensive
archaeological field survey.
The 2007 stage of fieldwork comprised a comprehensive walkover survey
supplemented by targeted geophysical survey. The results of this investigation are
intended to form the baseline for future research and several areas have been
identified for further survey in subsequent seasons.
Sixty-six sites of potential archaeological significance, ranging from possible
prehistoric funerary monuments to twentieth-century buildings, were recorded."
This paper presents a new methodological approach and theorising framework which visualises intan... more This paper presents a new methodological approach and theorising framework which visualises intangible landscapes. The Cult of Saint Magnus of Orkney (martyred c.AD1117 and canonised c.1135) is presented as a case study to demonstrate how spatial and temporal veneration can be explored in the landscape. The transferability of this methodology extends to any multi-source study where memories link to landscape features (past or present). St Magnus dedications, altars and church furnishings in Scandinavia and Britain demonstrate his international recognition, but aside from three Magnus dedicated churches, little is known of his veneration within Orkney. By using GIS to map archaeological, onomastic, folkloric, historic and hagiographic evidence of veneration we have visualised the impact of the Cult of Magnus since martyrdom to recent times for the first time. Furthermore, by visually differentiating between sources, we’ve distinguished the variability and variety of evidence, thus identifying concentrated pockets of veneration through time. Additionally, by linking evidence locations, we have identified ‘remembered’ routeways – storyways. In doing so, we have mapped the impact of Magnus as a saint, his value to particular communities and his continuing influence.
"This report summarises the first stage of archaeological fieldwork undertaken in April
2007 on ... more "This report summarises the first stage of archaeological fieldwork undertaken in April
2007 on the island of Eynhallow, Orkney. The island features in many folklore tales
and has been the subject of considerable debate concerning both the origin of its
name and the question of whether or not the island supported a monastic order. In
spite of this, however, Eynhallow has never been the subject of a comprehensive
archaeological field survey.
The 2007 stage of fieldwork comprised a comprehensive walkover survey
supplemented by targeted geophysical survey. The results of this investigation are
intended to form the baseline for future research and several areas have been
identified for further survey in subsequent seasons.
Sixty-six sites of potential archaeological significance, ranging from possible
prehistoric funerary monuments to twentieth-century buildings, were recorded."
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2007 on the island of Eynhallow, Orkney. The island features in many folklore tales
and has been the subject of considerable debate concerning both the origin of its
name and the question of whether or not the island supported a monastic order. In
spite of this, however, Eynhallow has never been the subject of a comprehensive
archaeological field survey.
The 2007 stage of fieldwork comprised a comprehensive walkover survey
supplemented by targeted geophysical survey. The results of this investigation are
intended to form the baseline for future research and several areas have been
identified for further survey in subsequent seasons.
Sixty-six sites of potential archaeological significance, ranging from possible
prehistoric funerary monuments to twentieth-century buildings, were recorded."
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2007 on the island of Eynhallow, Orkney. The island features in many folklore tales
and has been the subject of considerable debate concerning both the origin of its
name and the question of whether or not the island supported a monastic order. In
spite of this, however, Eynhallow has never been the subject of a comprehensive
archaeological field survey.
The 2007 stage of fieldwork comprised a comprehensive walkover survey
supplemented by targeted geophysical survey. The results of this investigation are
intended to form the baseline for future research and several areas have been
identified for further survey in subsequent seasons.
Sixty-six sites of potential archaeological significance, ranging from possible
prehistoric funerary monuments to twentieth-century buildings, were recorded."