4. Original Building: Inhabitants, Type & Role

Here you add contextual information about the source material, This may include date of construction, cultural background, function and inhabitants. This section accommodates both ethnographic and archaeological objects, and for that reason, some fields can be left blank. For example, in an archaeological context, the names of the inhabitants will generally not be known, but for ethnographic buildings this information is often relevant. This contextual information is particularly suitable for storytelling for the public although also of interest to researchers.

 Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

Things to prepare beforehand:

  • All possible historical of archaeological data (documents, photos, plans connected to the original building/features)
  • Plans or aerial photos of the original site showing the location of original building or archaeological feature within the site/settlement 
  • Photos, oral testimonies, and other info on the buildings function and inhabitants 
  • Information on the surroundings of the source material including climate during time of use, soil type, vegetation etc.

Target group:

  • General public 
  • Researchers
 

See the example below:

Select the building
Select the relevant building. When you are logged in, you will only see the buildings listed who were added previously by your organisation.

Time and Inhabitants

We use this information to explain some of the background of the original building, like the relevant time period and people living there.
 
What is the historical /archaeological time period of the original building?
Please select a time period for this object, more options are possible.
Please use only years, no description for ex "5000 BC" or "1000 AD"
Is the information about the original building's owners / users / inhabitants known?
Please provide information
Including nicknames/aliases
Please use only years, no description for ex "1400 -1650 AD" 

About the original building

Here you add information about the original building in relation to other buildings and its function. You can add up to 3 functions, but at least one.
 
Was the original building
Please select one option.
If part of a settlement, what is the original building's environment
If the building is part of a household / homestead
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, svg.
What was the original function of the (original) building?
Please select
If the original building was residential, please select the primary type
If the original building was non-residential, please select the primary type
If the original building was an annex, please select the primary type
Please select one option.
Has the building's function of use changed through its history?
What was the original function of the (original) building?
Please use only years, no description for ex "1750"
Please select
If the original building was residential, please select the primary type
If the original building was non-residential, please select the primary type
If the original building was an annex, please select the primary type
Please select one option.
What was the original function of the (original) building?
Please use only years, no description for ex "1850"
Please select
If the original building was residential, please select the primary type
If the original building was non-residential, please select the primary type
If the original building was an annex, please select the primary type
Please select one option.