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Kate Waddington is a Lecturer in the School of History, Law and Social Sciences at Bangor University, where she contributes to teaching and supervising PhD students in archaeology. Her research is deeply rooted in British prehistory, particularly the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age, with a focus on depositional practices, hillforts, and settlement patterns on the Llyn Peninsula.
- Academic Position: Lecturer
- Institution: Bangor University
- School: School of History, Law and Social Sciences
- Research Focus: Prehistoric Britain, Chronology Development, Excavation Methodology
Her research interests lie in the transition between the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, particularly in southern Britain and Wales. She investigates depositional behaviors, stratigraphic sequences, and the function of double ringwork enclosures, with extensive fieldwork conducted at the Meillionydd site. Her work integrates radiocarbon dating, material culture analysis, and landscape archaeology to reconstruct prehistoric societal structures.
The trends in her recent publications reflect a sustained focus on the Meillionydd excavations, with outputs spanning interim and stratigraphic reports, chronological studies, and analyses of small finds. These works fall within the broader disciplines of archaeology and prehistoric studies, with recurring subfields including hillfort architecture, roundhouse settlements, midden deposits, and textile production. Her research bridges academic inquiry with public engagement through exhibitions and festivals.
Scientific recognition includes:
- James Dyer Prize (awarded to the Meillionydd project by the Prehistoric Society, 2022)
Kate Waddington actively supervises postgraduate research, particularly in topics related to British prehistory. She has secured and led multiple research projects, including long-term excavations and public archaeology initiatives. Her work is supported by institutional and society-level recognition, and she continues to expand her research through ongoing fieldwork and community outreach. She is involved in organizing archaeology festivals, curating museum exhibitions, and promoting virtual access to archaeological findings.
Her research is centered around the Meillionydd Project, a long-term excavation and public engagement initiative on the Llyn Peninsula. This project includes fieldwork teams, academic collaborators, and community volunteers, and has resulted in both scholarly publications and public exhibitions. The Meillionydd team focuses on uncovering the social and ritual significance of prehistoric enclosures and domestic structures.
