"Vad är det där för sten?" : Monumentala fornlämningar och skyltningen som beskriver dem

Sammanfattning: This essay explores the relationship between ancient monuments and the signage erected next to them during the 20th century. This is done by applying both textual- and image analysis to the content of the signs currently placed at three different ancient monuments. The goal being to understand how the addition of signs affect the perception of ancient monuments and how the connection to ancient monuments in turn may affect the perception of actors responsible for the signage. In addition, the author summarizes the historical context pertaining to protective cultural heritage laws from the 17th century until now in order to understand the motivations behind the creation of signage. By examining legislation, official publications and interviewing respondents currently working with sign production, the desired (and unintended) effects of signage are analyzed.