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CIfA Finds Group

@cifa-finds.bsky.social

Artefacts, Ecofacts, Conservation - from project conception to archive! We represent the interests of those working with finds in all the activities of CIfA. For more info follow the link: www.archaeologists.net/groups/finds

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CIfA Finds Group@cifa-finds.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Finds SIG is taking a summer holiday! ☀️🏖️ After the excitement of Finds Fest, the committee have decided to take a few months to regroup. We’ll be back in September, planning our online AGM for November/ December and moving forward on outcomes from Finds Fest.

A woman talks to people at a table with bones on it
CIfA Finds Group@cifa-finds.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Finds Fest 2026!🏺✨ What a day! This CIfA Finds Group event back in March saw dynamic networking, fantastic finds, interesting discussions, and more! We really felt the finds specialist world being brought together.

CIfA Finds Group@cifa-finds.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Meet some of the specialist pairings in Historic England Archaeology Mentoring Partnership! From Roman pottery to worked stone, these teams are bridging the skills gap and preserving expert knowledge across the UK. Check out the threads below to meet the mentors and mentees!

An educational infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP." The graphic features two primary sections on a grey background decorated with archaeological-themed bunting. The top section introduces Mentor David Griffiths, a pottery and CBM specialist with over 20 years of experience and a PhD from the University of Leicester. The bottom section introduces Mentee Gulfareen Kamran, an early-career finds analyst and independent researcher in Newcastle. Both profiles describe their backgrounds and goals for the mentorship in Roman pottery. The image includes two circular inset photos—one of an archaeological finds display and one of a stack of books—and is branded with the logos for Historic England and the CIfA Finds Group.An educational infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP" on a grey background with archaeological-themed bunting. The top section introduces Mentor Fiona Seeley, a prominent freelance Roman pottery specialist with 30 years of experience and a former tenure as Head of Finds at MOLA. The bottom section introduces Mentee Ieva Navickaite, a Cardiff-based Project Assistant for Rubicon Archaeology and recent graduate specializing in post-excavation studies. The text outlines their focus on Roman pottery typologies and inclusive historical narratives. The graphic features two circular inset images—one of a finds storage room and one of a stack of books—and displays the logos for Historic England and the CIfA Finds Group. An educational infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP." The top section introduces Mentor Imogen Wood, a premier ceramic and petrographic specialist with 30 years of experience in South West England and a PhD holder. The bottom section introduces Mentee Elle Norrish, an early-career archaeologist at South West Archaeology and University of Exeter alumna. The text describes their mentorship focus on prehistoric pottery analysis and high-quality report writing. The graphic includes circular inset images of an archaeological finds lab and a stack of books, with the Historic England and CIfA Finds Group logos at the bottom.An infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP" on a neutral grey background with archaeological bunting. The top green section features Mentor Lorraine Mepham, a nationally recognized finds specialist with 40 years of experience and President of the Medieval and Later Pottery Research Group (MLPRG). The bottom orange section features Mentee Jasmine Porter, a finds processing supervisor at Wessex Archaeology (North). The text details their partnership focus on post-medieval pottery, glass, and clay pipes. The graphic includes circular insets of a finds lab and a stack of books, with the logos for Historic England and the CIfA Finds Group at the bottom.
CIfA Finds Group@cifa-finds.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Next up for #FindsFest2026: Hayley McParland! 🧬🔍 Historic England’s Science Advisor for the South West & specialist in phytolith analysis. Hayley brings expert knowledge on wetland archaeology and sector-wide professional standards. 🏛️✨ Join us at M Shed to learn more!

A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Hayley McParland. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular headshot shows Hayley, a woman with dark hair and a friendly expression. The text identifies her specialism as "Archaeological Science & Phytolith Analysis" and provides a biography detailing her role as Historic England’s Science Advisor for the South West. It highlights her PhD from the University of York, her interest in wetland archaeology, and her work promoting professional standards across the sector. The flyer has a clean, modern design with neutral tones and decorative bunting at the top.
CIfA Finds Group@cifa-finds.bsky.social · 7mo ago

We’re organizing the ultimate gathering for prospective and current finds specialists. A day full of insightful presentations, Q and A slots, and networking! There might even be some hands-on artefacts handling going on. 🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: 25 March 2026. Don't say we didn't warn you. Details soon!

A graphic with an image of artefact trays on the table with the text that says "FINDS FEST, 25 MARCH 2026, BRISTOL” SAVE THE DATE! More details coming soon! Bursaries Available. “Historic England, CIfA Finds Group, SLR"
Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · last yr.

Fashionable some 6,000 years ago: a stunning Neolithic three-row necklace from Sachsenheim, dating to around 4,000 BC. This remarkable piece, which comprises more than 500 limestone and jet beads, is a witness to both craftsmanship and style. 📷 Landesmuseum Württemberg #Archaeology 🏺

A three-row necklace made up of over 500 beads, primarily crafted from limestone and jet, arranged in a horseshoe shape against a black background. The beads are irregularly shaped and strung closely together.
CIfA Finds Group@cifa-finds.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 SAVE THE DATE We would like to draw your attention to an upcoming conference held by The Study Group for Roman Pottery in memory of Dr Phil Mills, to be held on September 20th, 2025. A full programme will be circulated in due course.

A save-the-date flyer with a photograph of Dr Phil Mills sitting on the floor with a pile of pottery sherds. The flyer has the text that says, "Save the date! September 20th 2025. Conference in memory of Dr Phil Mills. Birmingham and Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS. Contact: jerry.evanspot@gmail.com