Cultural Heritage

Home  >  Our Heritage  >  Cultural Heritage

Cultural heritage includes both tangible and intangible elements. Both however are inextricably linked. Cultural heritage develops over time so in order to gain a better understanding of this development a short history of the area is outlined below. This, in effect, sets the scene for the more in depth analysis of cultural heritage in the area.

This historical summary takes the reader form prehistory times right through to the present day and the new influences on the areas historical development. This short history attempts to frame the cultural heritage domains in an historical context and thus help the reader to understand the gestation of many of these traditions and domains.