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Meet the Team - Ellie

Name: Ellie

Position: Site Assistant

Site: Ironworks

Nationality: Scottish

How did you become involved in archaeology?

I have always wanted to be an archaeologist and liked films such as Indiana Jones and King Solomon’s Mines.

What aspect of the job do you enjoy the most?

Working outside.  Also archaeology makes you thinks logically.

What has been your most interesting find?

The best site I have worked on was in Silchester, which was a Reading University training dig, it had really cool finds.

What are your interests outside work?

Reading, going to see comedy, playing consol games and socialising.