Image-Defining Heritage Map of South Holland with Seven Historical Storylines
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Description
A map selection of iconic heritage sites in the province of South Holland, based on seven thematic storylines. The storylines cover trade and economy, agriculture, water, (military) defences, governance, urban development, and architectural styles. The selection was compiled from existing sources like the Canon of South Holland and supplemented by expert sessions.
Use Cases
Analyzing regional historical development patterns based on the seven thematic storylines.
Mapping the spatial distribution of iconic heritage related to themes like water management or military defences.
Studying the evolution of architectural styles and urban development in South Holland.
Strengths
Based on authoritative sources including the Canon of South Holland and the Register of Monuments of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.
Covers seven distinct historical themes, providing a multi-faceted perspective.
Data is available in multiple geospatial formats (WFS, WMS) for integration.
Limitations
The dataset is not intended to give a complete picture of the region's history.
Construction years for heritage sites are noted as not always unambiguous, with potential inconsistencies across sources.
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Provenance
Source
Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties
Collection Method
Compiled from existing sources and inventories, supplemented by expert sessions.
Time Range
Historical periods, specific range not provided.
Freshness
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.