Nicholas Overton

Nicholas Overton is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Classics, Ancient History & Egyptology at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on Neolithic and Mesolithic archaeology, particularly in the UK, with emphasis on human-nonhuman relationships, prehistoric material culture, and ceremonial landscapes. Overton holds a PhD from 2015 titled 'Memorable Meetings in the Mesolithic: Tracing the Biography of Human-Nonhuman Relationships in the Kennet and Colne Valleys with Social Zooarchaeology.'

His work examines sites like Dorstone Hill, exploring topics such as early Neolithic settlement patterns, ceremonial site use, and the symbolic role of materials like rock crystal. Overton contributes to debates on archaeological methodology through studies on chronology frameworks and narrative approaches.

Recent publications (2022-2023) investigate Neolithic timescapes, Bayesian chronological methods, and the integration of organic remains into archaeological narratives. Collaborations include projects with institutions across the UK and Ireland, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary archaeological research.