The curatorial consequences of being moved, moveable or portable: the case of carved stones

Foster, S. (2010) The curatorial consequences of being moved, moveable or portable: the case of carved stones. Scottish Archaeological Journal, 32(1), pp. 15-28. (doi: 10.3366/saj.2011.0005)

Abstract

It matters whether a carved stone is moved, moveable or portable. This influences perceptions of significance and of form and nature – is it a monument or an artefact? This duality may in turn affect understanding and appreciation of the resource. It has implications for how and if carved stones can be legally protected, who owns them, where and how they are administered, and by whom. The complexities of the legislation mean that all too often this is also a grey area. This paper explores these curatorial issues and their impact.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Foster, Dr Sally
• Authors: Foster, S.
• Subjects: C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology
• Journal Name: Scottish Archaeological Journal
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• ISSN: 1471-5767
• ISSN (Online): 1755-2028
• Published Online: 01 March 2010
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2010 Glasgow Archaeological Society
• First Published: First published in Scottish Archaeological Journal 2010 32(17):15-28
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher