Mytum, H. C. (2005). Artefact biography as an approach to material culture:. J Ir Archaeol 12/13. Vol 12/13, pp. 111-127.

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Title:		 Artefact biography as an approach to material culture:
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Subtitle:		 Irish gravestones as a material form of genealogy
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Issue:		 J Ir Archaeol 12/13
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Series:		 Journal of Irish Archaeology
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Volume:		 12/13
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Page Start/End:		 111 - 127
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Publication Type:		 Journal
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Abstract:		 The paper explores the concept of artefact or object biography (an approach to material culture that highlights the shifting roles and meanings of an artefact over time and context) through Irish gravestones. From the early-eighteenth century, family plots and individual interments were identified by stone markers in some parts of Ireland, and these became widespread by the nineteenth century. Some memorials remain in continuous use but others were inscribed only once. The term `generalised significance' has been introduced to describe the state of artefacts that are visible and part of the social landscape, but carry little specific meaning at that time. Many memorials were used intermittently over long periods, a more common occurrence in Ireland than in many other countries, and renewal of memorials is also more frequent. Another feature is the integration of old monuments within refurbished grave plots, a behaviour noted in several regions of Ireland. The social and ideological implications of gravestone and plot rejuvenation are discussed within the framework of artefact biographies, reflecting the changing roles and meanings of memorials.
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Author:		 Harold C Mytum ORCID icon
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Year of Publication:		 2005
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GRAVE (Monument Type England)
Stone Markers (Auto Detected Subject)
Artefacts (Auto Detected Subject)
Gravestone (Auto Detected Subject)
Memorials (Auto Detected Subject)
Nineteenth Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Created Date:		 02 Feb 2007