Abstract
The physical and symbolic organisation of space in constructed environments both reflects and influences human action. With the case study of Matakawau Pa (Tl0/169), Ahuahu (Stingray Point Pa, Great Mercury Island), New Zealand, I analyse a terrestrial laser scan point cloud to address how archaeological feature morphologies and spatial relationships reflect spatial logics of the last inhabitants of this Maori headland pa (fortified or defended place). Feature shape and location in relation to other features, slope and aspect are considered, along with a least cost path analysis of likely routes of movement between features. Materialised ideologies relating to social hierarchy are argued to be apparent in the orientation and shape of the constructed features, a platform and adjacent terraces. Boundaries and pathways within the pa confined and redirected movement laterally to open communal areas.
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