Current Archaeological Research in the Midlands and Abroad Conference

Current Archaeological Research in the Midlands and Abroad

This two-day conference will spotlight the dynamic intersection of archaeological research conducted by Mercian Archaeological Services and Nottingham Trent University covering investigations across the UK, Midlands, and Egypt. We also have numerous other industry experts showcasing their work through presentations and posters so this will be an event you don't want to miss!

The event will start at 10am and finish at 4pm both days.

The venue is fully accessible.

Please contact Megan at MeganD-S@outlook.com if you have any queries or issues.

Programme - Saturday 22 November

Event Location: Teaching and Learning Building Room: Lecture Theatre 3

09:00 - 10:00 Welcome and Registration

10:00 – 10:30 Introduction / Plenary

Presented by: Dr Jay Silverstein Professor Gyan Tripathi (TBC) Mrs Emma Rixon (TBC) Professor Dave Petley VC (TBC) Sean Crossley ( Director, Mercian Archaeological Services CIC)

10:30 – 11:15 Sherwood Forest and the Death of a Saint King – Andy Gaunt, Director, Mercian Archaeological Services CIC

11:15 – 11:30 Break

11:30 - 12:00 Sky, Shadows and Meaning: Exploring a Standing Stone at Gardom’s Edge – Daniel Brown, NTU

12:00 – 12:30 Tracing the Origins of East Midlands Archaeological Flint Using Their Chemistry – Simon Chenery, British Geological Survey

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch and Posters

13:30 – 14:00 Welby: The Origins, Development and Changing Fortunes of a Leicestershire Clay Land Village – David Budge, Mercian Archaeological Services CIC

14:00 – 14:30 Temples Destructions: The Demise of Two Temples at Tell Timai – Jay Silverstein, NTU

14:30 – 15:00 Imaging and Sensing for Archaeology, Art History and Conservation – Haida Liang, NTU

15:00 – 16:00 Tour of ISAAC Lab Haida Liang, NTU

16:00 - End of the first day.

Sunday 23 November

09:00 – 10:00 Registration, Introduction and Poster Review

10:00 – 10:30 Perfume Production in the Time of Cleopatra at Tell Timai, Egypt – Jay Silverstein, NTU

10:30 – 11:00 Raptors Unwrapped: The Exploitation of Birds of Prey in Late and Ptolemaic Egypt – Richard Bibb, NTU

11:00 – 11:15 Break

11:15 - 11:45  The Rosetta Stone Rebellion: A Lost Crossroad of History – Jay Silverstein, NTU

11:45 – 12: 15 Antemortem and Perimortem Parry Fracture Trauma: A Complex Case Study from Ptolemaic Egypt – Megan Dilley-Salter

12:15 – 13:15 Lunch and Posters

13:15 – 13:45 Ice Age Survivors: Life in the East Midlands 14,000 Years Ago– Ian Nicholas Ross, Ice Age Journeys

13:45 – 14:15 Scientific Analysis of Anglo-Saxon to Modern Non-Ferrous Artefacts from Cuckney, Nottinghamshire – David Budge, Director, Mercian Archaeological Services CIC

14:15 - 15:00 Non-Destructive Sampling Demonstration, Sotiria Kogou, NTU

15:00 - 15:15 Closing remarks and Awards (Jay Silverstein, Megan Dilley-Salter and Sean Crossley)