ULAS
University of Leicester Archaeological Services

Matthew Beamish BA

Project Officer

Matthew obtained his BA in Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University, he also holds a City & Guilds in AutoCAD 3D.

Matthew's field excavation experience began in 1983, and he has worked for a number of organisations including Leicestershire Archaeological Unit, Essex Archaeological Unit and the Institute of Archaeology. He has directed rural excavation projects including the important sub-alluvial site at Willington, South Derbyshire. Particular areas of expertise include prehistoric, wetland sites and wood technology. Other skills include surveying, use of EDM theodolites and the use of CAD programmes, which he teaches within the School. Other skills include computer networking, databases, word processing, survey software, and adult education. Publications include the major excavation report on an Iron Age site at Wanlip, Leicestershire, and interim reports of excavations in local journals. Forthcoming are reports on the archaeology of an East Midlands pipeline and a specialist contribution to a medieval bridge site.