Sacred Sites, Contested Rites/ Rights: Contemporary Pagan Engagements with the Past (original) (raw)

This document explores the dynamic interactions between contemporary Pagans and heritage managers regarding sacred sites, emphasizing diversity and multivocality rather than binary oppositions. Through a review of existing literature, the document highlights the limited engagement in academia surrounding Pagan practices at archaeological sites, particularly focusing on the case studies of Stonehenge and Avebury. The authors call for further research to better understand these interactions and promote a more inclusive dialogue among all stakeholders.