Publications & Experience
Fenella Logan’s publications and professional outputs reflect extensive experience in archaeological research, collection management, and material documentation. This work supports a research-led approach to recording, interpreting, and managing collections and archaeological evidence across the Isle of Man.
Academic work publications:
Logan, F. (2022) ‘Maughold Parish Church: a structural analysis’. In Martin, D (Ed.) Isle of Man Studies – Vol. XVII, Isle of Man: Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society, 33–65. [Read article] – [PDF]
Logan, F. (2024) ‘Analysis of clay tobacco pipes from Rushen Abbey’ in Davey, P Rushen Abbey: The rise and fall of a Viking abbey. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press. [Record] – [PDF]
Professional work publications – (technical illustration):
Logan, F. Clay tobacco pipes from Rushen Abbey (specialist finds report).
Rushen Abbey excavations: specialist reports (Arches / Isle of Man Heritage). [Record] – [PDF]
Davey, P (2024) Rushen Abbey: The rise and fall of a Viking abbey. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press.
Davey, P J (2021) ‘Recent excavations at Renshent, Malew’. In Martin, D (Ed.) Isle of Man Studies – Vol. XVII, 133–144.
Bury Archaeological Group (unpublished) Clay Tobacco pipes from Gristlehurst (specialist report).
Tomlinson, P R and Davey, P J (2017). Archaeology and landscape change at Port Cranstal, Bride. Part 1: the excavations. Isle of Man Studies – Vol. XV, 48–62.
Mytum, H (2013). Monumentality in Later Prehistory: Building and Rebuilding Castell Henllys Hillfort. New York: Springer.
Mytum, H (2013). Ceramics, furniture and distributed agency of people and things in 19th-century cottages of western Britain and Ireland. Medieval Ceramics, 34, 55–66.
Experience:
Recent Projects (2023–Present)
Current archaeological, collection management, and research-led projects undertaken on the Isle of Man and beyond.
2023 – Present
- Bishopscourt, 2023–Present
Building recording and analysis – Archaeologist - University of Leicester & Newcastle, 2022 – Present
Environmental sample processing (flotation), report and database – site code: CG22 - Private Client, 2022 – Present
Digital archivist and document curator - Private Client, 2021 – Present
Historical landscape analysis publication: technical illustration - Private Client, 2016 – Present
Collection Management & Archivist – world textiles & photographic archive
Completed Projects (2022)
Completed archaeological and collections-focused projects, including excavation, specialist analysis, and archival work.
2022 Projects
- University of Leicester & Newcastle
Head of finds, site supervisor, archaeological excavation – site code: CG22 - University of Liverpool & Manx National Heritage
Artifact processing – Glenfalba Road pottery - University of Liverpool & Manx National Heritage
Rushen Abbey publication: post publication digital archivist - University of Liverpool & Manx National Heritage, 2018 – 2022
Rushen Abbey publication: technical illustration and artefact secretary
Earlier Professional Experience
Earlier professional work forming the foundation of Fenella’s archaeological and collections-focused practice.
2017 – 2021 Projects
- University of Liverpool & Manx National Heritage
Analysis of Clay Tobacco Pipes from Rushen Abbey: specialist report - University of Leicester & Newcastle
Environmental sample processing (flotation), report and database – site code: CG18–19 - Curragh Environmental Consultancy
Technical illustration for publication - Centre of Manx Studies, School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology – University of Liverpool
Archaeologist, commercial excavation – site code: NN19 - Bury Archaeological Group
Technical illustration: clay tobacco pipes specialist report - University of Leicester & Newcastle University
Head of finds, site supervisor, archaeological excavation – site code: CG19 - University of Liverpool & Manx National Heritage
Rushen Abbey publication: digital archivist & research assistant - Milntown Estate and Gardens
Collection management consultant - University of Leicester & Newcastle University
Site supervisor, archaeological excavation – site code: CG18 - Private Client(s)
Collection management consultant: digital database collection management and archivist - University of Leicester & Newcastle University
Environmental sample processing (flotation), report and database – site code: CG17 - Centre of Manx Studies, School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology – University of Liverpool
Historical recording & monument cataloguing - Dr Peter Davey & Manx National Heritage
CMS archive (1985–2007) – Archivist & digital archivist - Centre of Manx Studies, School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology – University of Liverpool
Assistant archaeological technician & environmental archaeologist
Archaeological Excavations
Field-based archaeological experience informing a robust understanding of historic fabric, context and significance.
Archaeological Excavations
- Bishopscourt, 2023–24
20ᵗʰ century domestic and construction work rubbish tip, Curragh Environmental Consultancy - Cronk Guckley, 2022 (CG22)
Bronze Age burial mound, University of Leicester & Newcastle University - Nunnery Estate, 2019 (NN19)
Exploration excavation (for planning consent), University of Liverpool - Renshent, 2019 (RS19)
11ᵗʰ–Modern settlement, Curragh Environmental Consultancy - Cronk Guckley, 2019 (CG19)
Bronze Age burial mound, University of Leicester & Newcastle University - Cronk Guckley, 2018 (CG18)
Bronze Age burial mound, University of Leicester & Newcastle University - Cronk Guckley, 2017 (CG17)
Bronze Age burial mound, University of Leicester & Newcastle University - Milntown, 2016
17ᵗʰ century house (test and trial pits), Milntown Estate and Gardens - Port-y-Vullen, 2014
18–19ᵗʰ century brick works (watching brief), Curragh Environmental Consultancy - Ballacagen, 2013 (BC13)
Iron Age settlement, University of Liverpool - Ballacagen, 2012 (BC12)
Iron Age settlement, University of Liverpool - Ballanorris, 2011 (BN11)
Iron Age settlement, University of Liverpool
