Eileen Wilkes

Eileen Wilkes is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Bournemouth University, specializing in Archaeology & Anthropology. Her research focuses on the later prehistory of Britain, particularly landscape and intertidal archaeology in south-west Britain, examining coastal settlements, riverine networks, and maritime practices.

• Vice President of the Prehistoric Society (2021-)
• Chair of the Devon Archaeological Society (2012-)
• Chair of the Hillfort Study Group
• Member of the Royal Archaeological Institute's Research Committee (2018-)

Research Interests: Wilkes investigates Iron Age and Romano-British settlements, employing geophysical and topographic surveys alongside excavation. Her work emphasizes community engagement, exemplified by the Mount Folly Enclosures Project, which explores Iron Age/Romano-British sites in South Devon. She also contributes to coastal archaeology, place-name studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Publications: Her recent articles (2021-2006) address multi-scalar connections in Poole Harbour, Iron Age ports, and geophysical evaluations of hillforts. Key themes include maritime networks, landscape evolution, and community archaeology.

Education & Affiliations: Wilkes holds a PhD (2004) from Bournemouth University, an MA in European Archaeology (1998), and a BSc in Archaeology (1997). She collaborates with institutions like English Heritage, Natural England, and the Royal Archaeological Institute.

Leadership & Outreach: She directs the Mount Folly Enclosures Project and participates in public engagement through TV, radio, and conferences. Her outreach includes presentations on coastal archaeology and community initiatives.