Alice Forward

Biography

I am an archaeologist with a particular interest in medieval and post-medieval material culture.Education and qualifications 2009 - 2013: PhD Archaeology, Cardiff University (AHRC funded collaborative doctoral award) 2004 - 2005: MA in Archaeological Research, York University 2001 - 2004: BA (Hons) Archaeology, University of Nottingham Career Overview 2016 - present: Research Associate, Cardiff University 2014 - 2016: Finds and Environmental Supervisor, Curator of Archaeological Archives and Archaeologist (Artefact Specialist), Historic England, Fort Cumberland. 2013 - 2014: Community Archaeology Trainee, National Museum Wales. 2012 - 2013: Portable Antiquites Scheme Intern, Somerset Heritage Service 2004 - 2009: Field Archaeologist for various commercial units

Research Interest

Medieval rural economies and the material evidence for markets, fairs and ‘hidden trade’ using finds scatters (PAS data and finds from excavations) as markers. Medieval to early post-medieval pottery, with particular interest in SW England and Wales and the economic and social networks represented by ceramic material. Archaeological evidence for medieval and post-medieval dairying, with particular reference to the deposition of objects that are associated with dairying in contexts and buildings.