What is your job role?
Senior Project Archaeologist
How long have you worked for Allen Archaeology?
3 years, 3 months and 13 days (approximately)
How would describe your excavation technique?
I attack things with gusto and hope for the best
How long have you been working in archaeology?
3 years, 3 months and 13 days (approximately)
At a Sheffield University training dig at West Halton
Aged 10 I was dragged (whilst protesting) onto a field as part of a community project my mum was involved in. 5 minutes later I found a Neolithic leaf shaped arrowhead and after that I was hooked
What is the best thing about your job?
Digging big holes in the mud!
Specialist skills?
I can knit myself a nice brightly coloured site jumper that hides some of the mud. I’m in the early stages of training to be a Roman pottery specialist.
Best site hut biscuit?
I’m a big fan of the bourbon but if we are feeling fancy a Lotus caramelized biscuit hits the spot.