Dr Kate Sharpe 

Kate is currently working on an exhibition of images of prehistoric rock art, displayed at Hexham Abbey as part of the Belief in the North East project.

Kate also provides copy editing support for non-native English-speaking archaeology authors, most recently for the edited volumes 'Megaliths of the World' and 'The Rise of Metalwork in Eurasia'.

Kate has held various roles within the Department and with the Antiquity Journal, most recently as PDRA on an AHRC-funded project, Co-producing Tolerant Futures through Ancient Identities, during which she produced a digital educational resource, Chatterpast, designed to encourage reflection about how our understanding of the past influences the ways in which we perceive ourselves and others in the present. This was based on findings from the research project Iron Age and Roman heritages: exploring ancient identities in modern Britain (2016-19).

Kate's own research centres around the use of stone in prehistoric Britain - including megaliths, stone tools and, primarily, rock art, particularly in Cumbria. Kate edited an informal newsletter, Rock Articles which aims to inspire and connect researchers, heritage managers, and enthusiasts with an interest in British rock art.

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