Production and settlement in Late Antique and Medieval Italy

Colloquium in memory of Helen Patterson

20 October 2023

9:00 - 17:00

20 October 2023

9:00 - 17:00

The colloquium is held in memory Dr Helen Patterson (BSR Assistant Director 1997 – 2007), a leading expert in the study of Late Antique and Medieval pottery in Italy. A series of invited papers will discuss aspects of trade, production and economy in Central Italy which were central to her work.

See the programme here.

The event is hybrid – register through the link above to attend online!

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