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Josh Pollard is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Southampton, with a research focus on Neolithic British Isles and adjacent regions. His work emphasizes the study of monumentality, depositional practices, and cultural perceptions of environments. Pollard has over 25 years of experience in the field, participating in significant archaeological projects such as the Living Monuments Project at Avebury and the Stonehenge Riverside Project. His research approach also investigates settlement routines during British prehistory, particularly in Neolithic contexts. He has collaborated with several institutions, including UCL, Bournemouth, Manchester, and UHI, engaging in fieldwork on iconic landscapes and contributing to our understanding of prehistoric life in cultural landscapes. Pollard's teaching and research have enriched academic discourse in archaeology, especially regarding monumental structures and their social implications.
University of Wales, Newport • Wales
Permanent post before institution closure.
Queen's University • Belfast
Held a temporary lecturing role.
Cambridge Archaeological Unit • Cambridge
Worked on archaeological projects.