ULAS
University of Leicester Archaeological Services

Elizabeth Johnson BSc MA

Finds Officer

Liz received her BSc in Archaeology (1st class honours) and MA in Landscape Studies (with Distinction) from the University of Leicester. She is a member of the Study Group for Roman Pottery and the Ceramic Petrology Group.

Liz joined ULAS in 2004 as a pottery specialist to work on the large Roman pottery assemblages from the Highcross and Sanvey Gate urban excavations in Leicester. Since then, she has reported on Late Iron Age and Roman pottery assemblages from urban and rural sites from across the East Midlands, both for ULAS and external clients. Recent projects include the analysis of significant assemblages of Late Iron Age and Roman pottery from Lockington in Leicestershire and Mawsley in Northamptonshire. Her research interests include the transition from the late pre-Roman Iron Age to the Early Roman period.

In addition, Liz has a keen interest in community archaeology and engaging young people with the subject. She has participated in various outreach activities over the years, including working with the Leicestershire Branch of the Young Archaeologists’ Club, serving as Branch Leader from 2007-2009.