Historic demesnes and their working estates have left an indelible mark on the landscape. Whether intact or fragmented, the designed landscape is vulnerable to removal and loss.
Appraisal of Designed Landscapes
- Desktop assessment, historic research, cartographic regression
- Sites evaluation of extant features including planned views and routes
- Identification of different layers, designs and planting schemes
- Record of related structures
useful link › For appraisal Guidance Notes
useful link › For international guidance on historic gardens
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Shelter belt tree planting, demesne in Fingal, Co. Dublin
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
River Suir on the edge of Knocklofty Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Fountain at Kilruddery, Co. Wicklow
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Knocklofty House and Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Photo by Louise M Harrington
Historic Landscape Characterisation is a tool which may be used to identify the evolution of man-made landscapes over time.
HLC
- Analysis of character within a given boundary
- Understanding land-use over time and in physical form
- Identification of layers by means of historic maps and aerial photography
- Acknowledging intangible cultural heritage associations
- Review of current policy relative to maintaining character
- Public consultation
useful link › For Best Practice on HLC in Ireland
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Windmill used for draining water from the salt flat basins,
Trapani, Sicily; Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Outline of surviving historic field layout, Clones, Co. Monaghan
Image by Louise M Harrington -
18th century headstone, St. Mary’s Graveyard, Youghal, Co. Cork
Photo by Louise M Harrington
Cultural landscapes embody living culture, our changing man-made and natural environment and the intangible associations that places hold.
Cultural Landscapes
- Analysis of character within a given boundary
- Understanding historic land-use
- Identification of intangible cultural heritage associations
- Identification of on-going land-management issues
- Review of current policy relative to protecting and supporting
the cultural landscape - Public consultation
- Recommendations
useful link › For the European Landscape Convention
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Salt flats and 18th century villa, Trapani, Sicily
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Skógafoss, Southern Iceland
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Quebrada de Humahuaca, UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Jujuy Province, Argentina; Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Farm outhouse, Co. Cavan
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Fishermen, Egadi Islands, Sicily
Photo by Louise M Harrington
Measures to conserve and manage historic landscapes involve identification, assessment and policy guidance. Typically, a historic landscape will have physical layers and cultural significance across a number of headings.
Heritage Impact Assessment
- Understanding the historic landscape site and its significance
- Impact avoidance
- Mitigation measures for potential negative impacts
- Recommendations for planning and conservation
Policy Guidance
- Devising innovative approaches in the planning context
in anticipation of a legislative framework
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Planting analysis of 18th and 19th century landscaping
at the Malton Hotel, Killarney; Image by Louise M Harrington -
Verbascum growing on brick-lined face of walled garden,
Knocklofty Demesne,Co.Tipperary; Photo byLouise M Harrington -
Photo by Louise M Harrington -
Photo by Louise M Harrington