Abstract
The Creadan Head Archaeological Project (CHAP) utilizes four decades of archaeological research on the earliest settlement of Ireland, some 10,000–12,000 years ago, as the basis for a heritage-tourism project in County Waterford, Ireland. Using best practices, CHAP is integrated into County Waterford’s economic development and heritage plans to provide opportunities for local community members to participate in the construction of their own heritage and ultimately making the region a Heritage and Ecotourism destination that includes videography, museum exhibits and heritage trails. The project team partners Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT, Republic of Ireland) with Geoarchaeology Associates (GAI, US) with a wide variety of local, national and international stakeholders including Waterford Treasures Museum, Waterford County Council, Waterford Chamber of Commerce.
Résumé
Le Creadan Head Archaeological Project (CHAP) s'appuie sur quatre décennies de recherche archéologique sur la toute première implantation en Irlande il y a quelque 10 000 à 12 000 ans, pour fonder un projet de tourisme du patrimoine dans le Comté de Waterford en Irlande. Recourant aux meilleures pratiques, le CHAP est intégré au sein des plans du Comté de Waterford en faveur du patrimoine et du développement économique afin de donner aux membres de la communauté locale la possibilité de participer à la construction de leur propre patrimoine et qu'ils parviennent à terme à faire de la région une destination d'écotourisme et du patrimoine associant la vidéographie, les expositions de musée et les randonnées du patrimoine. L'équipe du projet est un partenariat entre le Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT, République d'Irlande) et Geoarchaeology Associates (GAI, US), auquel s'associent des parties prenantes locales, nationales et internationales d’une grande variété, notamment le Waterford Treasures Museum, le Waterford County Council, la Waterford Chamber of Commerce.
Resumen
El Proyecto Arqueológico Creadan Head (CHAP por sus siglas en inglés) utiliza cuatro décadas de investigación arqueológica sobre el asentamiento más antiguo de Irlanda, de hace unos 10 a 12 mil años, como base para un proyecto de turismo patrimonial en el condado de Waterford, Irlanda. Al utilizar las mejores prácticas, CHAP se integra en los planes de patrimonio y desarrollo económico del condado de Waterford para brindar oportunidades para que los miembros de la comunidad local participen en la construcción de su propio patrimonio y, en última instancia, hacer de la región un destino de turismo patrimonial y ecoturismo que incluye videografía, exhibiciones de museos y senderos patrimoniales. El equipo del proyecto se asocia al Instituto de Tecnología de Waterford (WIT, República de Irlanda) con Geoarchaeology Associates (GAI, EE. UU.) con una amplia variedad de partes interesadas locales, nacionales e internacionales, incluidos el Museo Waterford Treasures, el Consejo del Condado de Waterford y la Cámara de Comercio de Waterford.
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We have been working in collaboration with County Waterford, the City of Waterford and the village of Dunmore East. the Waterford City Mayor’s office and Heritage Officer, The Waterford Treasures Museum (an official representative museum of the National Museum of Ireland), the Waterford Chamber of Commerce, FLAG, Waterford Institute of Archaeology, and national offices including The Geological Survey of Ireland, The National Museum of Ireland and the National Monument Service among others to yet be determined.
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Green, S., Schuldenrein, J., Green, C. et al. Recreating and Protecting Southeast Ireland’s Cultural and Environmental Heritage. Arch 17, 19–40 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11759-021-09415-0
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