About
Professor Gabor Thomas is a prominent archaeologist at the University of Reading's Department of Archaeology, specializing in early medieval archaeology and Anglo-Saxon studies. He leads major excavations such as the Cookham monastic site and the Lyminge Project, which explore monastic landscapes and Christianization processes. His research integrates material culture analysis with landscape archaeology, focusing on the interplay between social dynamics, religious transformation, and technological innovation.
- Director of the Cookham excavations (since 2021), revealing 8th-9th century monastic structures
- Founding member of the Thames Valley Early Medieval Archaeology Network
- Editorial roles include Brepols series and Journal of Anglo-Saxon Studies
- Media features: BBC Radio 4, 'Digging for Britain', The Guardian
- Research clusters: Objects, Materials and People; Landscape, Climate and Lived Environment
His work emphasizes the biography of artifacts and landscapes, such as the analysis of Lyminge's plough coulter and Plumpton Hoard's cultural significance. Current projects investigate monastic foundations, agricultural technology, and Anglo-Scandinavian interactions.
