The countryside of the British Isles provides an enormously rich resource to those interested in researching past cultural landscapes. This book is the essential reference for the landscape studies researcher, whether amateur or professional. In 500 entries, it provides explanations of the major terms, features and ideas discussed in the subject. Short entries describe less familiar names and more familiar terminology where the reader may lack a precise understanding. Longer articles discuss the big themes, concepts and approaches. Throughout, the entries are carefully cross-referenced, making it possible to follow a chain of connections. To allow a more in-depth pursuit of a subject, each entry also signposts the most useful further reading. This encyclopaedia is deliberately even in its geographical scope with terminology from Ireland, Scotland and Wales receiving detailed coverage.