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Professor Rory Naismith is a leading scholar in early medieval English history at the University of Cambridge. He holds the position of Professor of Early Medieval English History in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Studies and is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College. Naismith specializes in the intersection of economic and social developments in Anglo-Saxon England, with a particular focus on numismatics, material culture, and documentary evidence. His academic interests span monetary history, comparative history, and the integration of archaeological and textual sources to understand medieval societies.
- MA, MPhil, PhD in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic from Trinity College, Cambridge
Naismith’s research centers on the social and economic impact of monetization in early medieval England and its neighbors. He has extensively analyzed coinage, land markets, and guilds, contributing to foundational works like Money and Power in Anglo-Saxon England and Medieval European Coinage. His current project explores the social consequences of monetization, slated for publication by Princeton University Press. Recent Google Scholar publications highlight his work on silver provenance, Viking economic systems, and moral economy frameworks.
His scholarly output includes collaborations with institutions like the Fitzwilliam Museum and editorial roles in Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles and Medieval Texts and Cultures of Northern Europe. Naismith’s awards include AHRC Leadership Fellowships and Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society, underscoring his influence in numismatic and historical studies.
- AHRC Leadership Fellow (2020-21)
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
Naismith supervises graduate students in early medieval history and participates in numismatic and historical societies. His work bridges academic research with public engagement, as seen in his critiques of archaeological narratives like Tintagel’s interpretation.
