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Mr Ian Dennis
Lecturer in Archaeology (Study Leave 2022/3 (Semester 2))
Overview
Research interests
My current research interests focus on the use of experimental archaeology to explore craft manufacturing techniques from Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age and Norse Britain.
I am particularly interested in:
- Bornais Viking antler combs and associated working debris in order to understand the manufacturing process
- Recreating the Starr Car Mesolithic antler headdresses
- Prehistoric lithic technology
- Archaeological illustration
I am an active field archaeologist and have been involved in the excavations at numerous sites in Wales and England. I am currently involved in:
- Isca, the legionary fortress at Caerleon
- Islands in a Common Sea, Isles of Scilly
Research projects
- Bornais Mound 2 and 2a artefact reports and illustrations
- The Times of their Lives
- Anglo-Saxon England c.580-720: The Chronological Basis
- Isles of Scilly, Islands in a Common Sea
Impact and engagement
I am currently involved with:
SHOREWATCH project: Impact of coastal erosion on the archaeology of the Isles of Scilly
Publication
2018
- Davis, O., Dennis, I. and Muller-Kissing, J. 2018. Excavations at the Grotenburg and Piepenkopf Hillforts, Westphalia, Germany: An Interim Report. Project Report. Cardiff Studies in Archaeology.
2016
- Sharples, N. and Dennis, I. 2016. Combs and comb production in the Western Isles during the Norse period. In: Hunter, F. and Sheridan, A. eds. Ancient Lives. Object, people and place in early Scotland. Essays for David V. Clarke on his 70th birthday.. Leiden, Netherlands: Sidestone Press, pp. 331-357.
2008
- Mattick, K., Dennis, I., Bradley, P. and Bligh, J. 2008. Content specificity: is it the full story? Statistical modelling of a clinical skills examination. Medical Education 42(6), pp. 589-599. (10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03020.x)
Articles
- Mattick, K., Dennis, I., Bradley, P. and Bligh, J. 2008. Content specificity: is it the full story? Statistical modelling of a clinical skills examination. Medical Education 42(6), pp. 589-599. (10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03020.x)
Book sections
- Sharples, N. and Dennis, I. 2016. Combs and comb production in the Western Isles during the Norse period. In: Hunter, F. and Sheridan, A. eds. Ancient Lives. Object, people and place in early Scotland. Essays for David V. Clarke on his 70th birthday.. Leiden, Netherlands: Sidestone Press, pp. 331-357.
Monographs
- Davis, O., Dennis, I. and Muller-Kissing, J. 2018. Excavations at the Grotenburg and Piepenkopf Hillforts, Westphalia, Germany: An Interim Report. Project Report. Cardiff Studies in Archaeology.
Teaching
I currently teach the undergraduate Archaeology modules: HS2429 and HS2430 Archaeological Illustration and HS2125 Analysing Archaeology: Making
I also teach module HST929 Artefact Illustration as part of the MA scheme.
Biography
Education and qualifications
1989-1992 Cardiff University: BA Honours Archaeology
1981-1983 Bourneville college of Art & Design: DATEC 1st Graphic Design & Illustration
Career overview
2000 to present Archaeological illustrator at Cardiff University
1992-2000 Freelance archaeologist and Illustrator
1983-1989 Graphic designer and printer
Notable achievements
Dogū figurine illustrations prominently featured in exhibitions at The British Museum and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.