About

After working in Human Resources for the corporate and healthcare sectors I then discovered the joys of archaeology. Following an undergraduate degree in Archaeology and Landscape at the University of Surrey and a Masters in Field Archaeology at the University of Sussex, I completed a PhD in Early Neolithic mortuary practice at the University of Winchester where, until recently, I was a visiting research fellow and hourly-paid lecturer.

MORTUARY ARCHAEOLOGY

I research and write about mortuary archaeology in south-east England, and local history in my corner of West Sussex.

My PhD research was a demographic analysis of burial practices in south-east England during the early Neolithic period (4000-3300 BC), which has led to research into Bronze Age mortuary practices and later prehistoric burials in ‘non-monumental’ locations.

I have recently managed a project to survey the memorials in the graveyard at St James’ Church, Stedham, West Sussex, and will shortly be extending this to St Mary’s Church at nearby Iping.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY

I enjoy researching and writing about elements of the history of the archaeological discipline, specifically the lives of past archaeologists and archaeological stories. Recently this has included forgotten female archaeologists and currently involves the story of a wartime archaeological controversy.

LOCAL HISTORY

Currently, I am co-leader of a women’s history project in and around the town of Midhurst, West Sussex, the outputs of which are planned to be a book, exhibition and day conference.

I am on the writing and editorial team of The Midhurst Society in Midhurst, West Sussex, for its annual journal of local history research. I also manage its social media content.