Dr Fiona Edmonds
Professor in Regional History and Director of the Regional Heritage CentreResearch Overview
I am a historian of medieval Britain and Ireland, with interests ranging from the sixth century to the twelfth. My research focuses on maritime connections and now-lost kingdoms. Particular areas of interest are the Irish Sea region in the Viking Age, and central Britain (northern England and southern Scotland) prior to the Anglo-Scottish border. My monograph investigates links between the kingdom of Northumbria and the Gaelic-speaking world, and I have also worked on connections between Northumbria, Strathclyde and Wales. I have been involved in funded projects on Furness Abbey’s links across the Irish Sea and contacts between Britain and Brittany. I am interested in interdisciplinary work, for example combining historical and linguistic evidence through the study of names. I am the Director of the Regional Heritage Centre.
Victoria County History 2022-2024
01/10/2022 → 30/09/2024
Research
Settlement and Landscape in Medieval Lancashire: the Records of the Forest Justice
01/07/2021 → 28/02/2022
Research
Envisaging Landscapes and Naming Places: the Lake District before the Map
01/05/2021 → 30/11/2022
Research
Archives of the Borderlands
12/04/2021 → 11/06/2021
Research
Victoria County History 2019 - 2022
01/10/2019 → 30/09/2022
Research
ESRC IAA Funds
01/04/2019 → 31/03/2023
Research
Lancaster Castle and Northern English History
Other
Scotland's National Book Awards 2021: History shortlist
Prize (including medals and awards)
- Institute for Social Futures Fellow