University of Sussex
Browse

File(s) not publicly available

Hadrian’s Wall: embodied archaeologies of the linear monument

journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 12:56 authored by Claire Nesbitt, Divya Tolia-KellyDivya Tolia-Kelly
The aim of this article is to consider the value of an embodied account of Hadrian’s Wall. This heritage site has often been understood in predominantly imperial and military terms. While this is a crucial aspect of the historical meanings of the monument, there has been little focus on factors such as changing social role, socialities produced through its presence, and perceptions of the Wall evident in historical accounts. Drawing on theoretical approaches in archaeology, geography and anthropology, this article investigates the potential for enriching archaeological knowledge through these approaches. We focus on accounts of some early visitors to the Wall to consider movement on, and encounter with, the Wall through an embodied account. This account seeks to enrich our archaeological history by being attentive to the power of the material landscape on the senses of being and feeling of those that encounter it. The experience of the Wall is made intelligible through a body centred account.

History

Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Social Archaeology

ISSN

1469-6053

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Issue

3

Volume

9

Page range

368-390

Department affiliated with

  • Geography Publications

Full text available

  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-04-20

Usage metrics

    University of Sussex (Publications)

    Categories

    No categories selected

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC