Newcastle University

I contribute to teaching on the following modules

Undergraduate

ARA1031 Observation and Recording in Field Archaeology

ARA2100 Fieldwork Methods and Artefact Analysis

ARA2098 Understanding Historic Landscapes 

Post-graduate 

ARA8090 Research Themes, Theories and Skills in Archaeology

ARA8100 Recording Historic Buildings 

Research Interests

A major strand of my current research is the development of an holistic methodology employing, amongst other techniques, GIS, laser scanning and geophysical prospection to enable greater understanding of structures ranging from the Scavi beneath the streets of Rome to early medieval churches in the north east of England. A major aspect of my research includes being part of the team for the Lateran Project working on the recording of the scavi below the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome with, amongst others Ian Haynes (Newcastle University),  Paolo Liverani (University of Florence) and Salvatore Piro (ITABAC-CNR), Rome. I am also Project Manager for the Wearmouth-Jarrow project which nears publication in 2013.

Other Expertise

With over 30 years of experience in the archaeological arena, I have developed expertise in a range of fields that include, amongst others, GIS, computing, geophysical, landscape and building survey.

Current Work

I am currently a research associate within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.  I also co-ordinate the geomatics for the current excavation at Maryport in Cumbria.

• Turner S, Semple S, Turner A. Wearmouth and Jarrow. Northumbrian monasteries in an historic landscape. Hatfield: University of Hertfordshire Press, 2013. In Press.
• Haynes I, Liverani P, Turner A, Ravasi T. Roma si trasforma: gli scavi di San Giovanni in Laterano e l’evoluzione della città eterna tra II e VI sec. d.C. Forma Urbis. Itinerari nascosti di Roma antica 2012, 18(6), 34-42.
• Gerrard C, Turner A, Wilkinson K. Geophysical and geoarchaeological survey at the Bishop's Palace, Wells. In: Dunning, R, ed. Jocelin of Wells: Bishop, builder, courtier. Woodbridge: Boydell Press, 2010, pp.125-136.
• Semple S, Turner A, Howard P. Reappraising Ad Gefrin. New field research by the Gefrin Trust. Archaeology in Northumberland 2010, (20), 41.
• Bilyayeva S, Fialko O, Turner A, Wazny T. Historical-archaeological investigations at Akkerman (Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky) fortress, Ukraine 2010. Anatolian Archaeology 2010, 16, 7-8.
• Turner A. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey - Akkerman Fortress 2010. Akkerman Fortress Project, 2010. Available at: http://www.akkermanfortress.org/reports.html.
• Turner A. Gradiometer and Ground Penetrating Radar Survey - Akkerman Fortress, Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky, Ukraine, Summer 2008. Akkerman Fortress Project, 2009. Available at: http://www.akkermanfortress.org/reports.html.
• Turner A. Geophysics, Part One. In: Gerrard, CM; Aston, M, ed. The Shapwick Project, Somerset: A Rural Landscape Explored. Leeds: Maney Publishing, 2007, pp.200-212.
• Turner A. Shapwick fieldwalking, A Statistical Assessment. In: Gerrard, CM; Aston, M, ed. The Shapwick Project, Somerset: A Rural Landscape Explored. Leeds: Maney Publishing, 2007, pp.1103-1112.