Mark Patton (archaeologist)

Mark Patton is a British archaeologist specializing in European prehistory, particularly the Neolithic and Bronze Ages of Atlantic Europe, focusing on areas such as Brittany, the Channel Islands, and Iberia. He is known for his work on megalithic monuments, ritual practices, and landscape archaeology.

Patton's research often incorporates a theoretical framework informed by social archaeology and phenomenology, exploring the ways in which prehistoric people interacted with and shaped their environments. He has published extensively on topics such as megalithic art, the social organization of Neolithic societies, and the role of monuments in creating and maintaining social identities. His work frequently examines the relationship between material culture, landscape, and social structures in the past.