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Dr Gavin Speed

Project Manager

School/Department: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Archaeological Services (ULAS)

Telephone: +44 (0)116 252 2848

Email: gs50@leicester.ac.uk

Profile

Gavin is a Project Manager at ULAS, he has over 20 years of archaeological experience, having directed and managed a range of archaeological projects both in the UK and abroad. He is experienced in many aspects of archaeological fieldwork and research. He has particular expertise in British urban archaeology, and Late Roman / early Anglo-Saxon Britain.

Gavin gained a BA Archaeology European Union; MA Archaeology and Heritage Management, and PhD at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. He joined ULAS in 2001, working on various archaeological projects throughout the East Midlands. One of his key projects included directing one of the largest excavations ever in Leicester at Great Central Street. This uncovered Roman , buildings, and a . He is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.

Gavin has published the results of his fieldwork and academic study widely, and to a range of audiences, through monographs, peer-reviewed articles in national and local journals, and popular archaeology publications. This includes a book entitled ‘’ that celebrates over 25 years of discoveries by ULAS. Gavin compiles the annual round up of all archaeological work in Leicestershire and Rutland for . He promotes archaeology to the general public, having taught students, and regularly provides talks to local societies and schools.

Research

Gavin has a research interest in British archaeology, particularly the transition from Late Roman to early Anglo-Saxon Britain. He has produced several books and articles informed by his fieldwork experience, along with 100s of archaeology reports. His research is in addition to a busy project management role within ULAS.

See publications tab for key books and articles.

Publications

Supervision

Roman and Anglo-Saxon Leicester and Leicestershire.

Teaching

Roman and Anglo-Saxon Leicester and Leicestershire.

Press and media

Roman and Anglo-Saxon Leicester and Leicestershire

Qualifications

Archaeological Project Manager (2020-) Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Archaeological Services

Formerly Project Officer (2013-2020), Senior Supervisor (2005-2013), Archaeological Assistant (2002-2005)

PhD (2013)

MA Archaeology and Heritage Management (2005)

BA Archaeology (European Union) (2002)

Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.

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