Map Analysis of Cultural Heritage Values in Designed Landscapes: A Case Study on Červený Hrádek, Czech Republic

Markéta Šantrůčková, Martin Weber, Eva Sojková and Lucia Bendíková
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Markéta Šantrůčková: Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening (RILOG), v.v.i., Květnové náměstí 391, 252 43 Průhonice, Czech Republic
Martin Weber: Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening (RILOG), v.v.i., Květnové náměstí 391, 252 43 Průhonice, Czech Republic
Eva Sojková: Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening (RILOG), v.v.i., Květnové náměstí 391, 252 43 Průhonice, Czech Republic
Lucia Bendíková: Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening (RILOG), v.v.i., Květnové náměstí 391, 252 43 Průhonice, Czech Republic

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2016, vol. 64, issue 2, 663-675

Abstract: A repository of cultural history, a landscape documents past civilizations and can be viewed as a specific type of heritage. UNESCO distinguishes three types of cultural landscape, of which a clearly defined landscape designed and created by man is the most easily identifiable. Such a landscape embraces gardens and parklands constructed for aesthetic reasons with monumental buildings and ensembles. Old maps, aerial photographs, and GIS technology enabled us to study historic land cover and to trace its changes up to the present. Designed landscapes are highly valuable, and their identification and protection is an important aspect of cultural monument protection. Detailed archival research and knowledge of historical development form the basis of the analyses. Historical cultural artifacts, designed landscape composition, and dendrological history were defined using ArcGIS software. We present a case study on Červený Hrádek, which is located near the towns of Jirkov and Chomutov and adjacent to lignite mines in the Most basin. This location represents a high risk of endangerment to valuable cultural history. Therefore, the identification of Červený Hrádek's significant historical artifacts and their careful management are highly recommended.

Keywords: cultural heritage; landscape park; heritage protection; management; old maps; identification of valuable historic artifacts; Červený Hrádek near Jirkov (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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