Catriona Gibson

Catriona Gibson is a Researcher in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Reading's School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science. Her work focuses on archaeological material analysis, particularly in prehistoric and medieval contexts. She has contributed to studies on funerary practices, depositional practices, and environmental archaeology. Key research areas include Bronze Age burials, funerary technologies, and the analysis of charcoal and waterlogged wood to understand resource exploitation and cultural practices.

Her publications include co-authored articles in Archaeological Dialogues and Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, as well as a book on grave goods in later prehistoric Britain. Collaborations with scholars like Dr. Andrew Cooper and Dr. David Garrow highlight her role in multidisciplinary archaeological research. Her 2017 study of Queen Street, Stotfold, demonstrated expertise in analyzing organic materials to reconstruct historical environments and burial practices.