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The Heritage of County Clare Our sense of heritage is intrinsically linked to our sense of identity. R.S. Thomas portrays this as “we only know who we are by knowing where we are. A particular place creates around us a unique culture, that gives us not only our identity, but also our vision and values.” Our values and understanding of heritage will inform our actions in the future. The Heritage Act, 1995, defines heritage for the first time as including the following thirteen elements: - monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, landscapes, seascapes, wrecks, geology, inland waterways, heritage gardens and parks. County Clare has a rich heritage tradition and resource. The natural and built heritage of the county is vast, it represents unique features as well as many of the best examples of their kind in the country and further afield. The character of the Clare landscape is evolving constantly; our monuments, buildings, waterways, wildlife and their habitats are under increasing pressure. Agricultural policy is affecting the way we use the land more than at any time in the past. |
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