Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
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Matthew Symonds is an internationally respected archaeologist who regularly lectures and guides for popular and specialist audiences, and is passionate about presenting the rich variety of the past in an engaging and accessible way. Matthew undertook his doctorate on Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford, and has published widely on archaeological subjects around the world. He specialises in the frontiers of the Roman Empire, with his books including Hadrian’s Wall: creating division, published by Bloomsbury Academic, and Protecting the Roman Empire: fortlets, frontiers, and the quest for post-conquest security, published by Cambridge University Press. He is the editor of Current World Archaeology magazine.
Roman frontiers, especially Hadrian’s Wall.
Roman fortlets, including their purpose and the impact of tours of outpost duty on individuals.
The role of the landscape in influencing human mobility.
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Chair of the Roman Society Archaeology Committee