CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best and connect with the community. Registration deadline in two days!!! 📅 25 March 2026 📍 M Shed, Bristol 🎟️ Book your spot here: tinyurl.com/FindsFest #findsfest2026 #historicengland #cifa #networking #mentoring

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!

Next up for #FindsFest2026: Emily Johnson! 🦴🔍 A senior zooarchaeologist & chair of the CIfA Finds Group, Emily brings 10+ years of experience analysing animal bone assemblages. 🦴✨ Join us at M Shed for expert insights! 🏛️ 📅 25 March 📍 Bristol #Archaeology #Zooarchaeology

Meet Kate Berlewen at #FindsFest2026! 🏺🔍 A specialist in conservation & medieval pottery with Masters from @UCLarchaeology, Kate is currently leading a @HistoricEngland project on medieval pottery fabrics in Devon and Cornwall. 💎📜 Join us to learn from her expertise!

Meet Ruth Beveridge at #FindsFest2026! 🏺🔍 With 30+ years in archaeology and a PhD in Vietnamese pottery, Ruth is a leading specialist in small finds. Join us for expert talks & hands-on finds handling! 🏛️ Registration closes 2PM today. tinyurl.com/FindsFest #Archaeology

Finds Fest 2026 is the ultimate event for prospective and current #finds specialists on 25 March in Bristol’s M Shed museum, organised by @CifaFinds and @HistoricEngland, featuring presentations by experts, finds handling, networking, advice and more: ow.ly/5Qwv50YssRU

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best and connect with the community. Registration deadline in two days!!! 📅 25 March 2026 📍 M Shed, Bristol 🎟️ Book your spot here: tinyurl.com/FindsFest #findsfest2026 #historicengland #cifa #networking #mentoring

Ready to unearth history? 🔍✨ Join us at Finds Fest to meet the specialists uncovering the past! From zooarchaeology and ancient glass to metalwork and prehistoric pottery, come explore the unique expertise at the Markethall. 🏺🦴 #FindsFest2026 #Archaeology #cifa

Need a hand getting to Finds Fest? 🏺⚒️ Thanks to the generous support of Historic England and SLR Consulting, we are delighted to offer travel and ticket bursaries. Don’t miss this chance to network with experts, handle incredible finds, and boost your career. 🚀 #FindsFest2026

🏺 The Ultimate Finds Fest Roadmap is HERE! From expert insights to hands-on handling, the full schedule for Finds Fest 2026 is officially live. 🎟️ Book your spot now via tinyurl.com/FindsFest #FindsFest2026 #Archaeology #HistoricEngland #CIfA #SpecialistTraining

🏺 CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS | Finds Fest 2026 Are you an Early Career Archaeologist with a story to tell? We want to see your work in the spotlight! tinyurl.com/FindsFest #FindsFest2026 #EarlyCareerArchaeology #ArchaeologyLife #FindsArchaeology #CallForAbstracts

Calling all Finds enthusiasts! Join us for Finds Fest! A full day of expert insights, networking, and most importantly, hands-on finds handling sessions. Presented by CIfA Finds Group, Historic England, and SLR. Register now: archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/… #findsfest2026 #cifamembers

Join us for CIfA Finds Group AGM + Keynote Talk! 📅 1 Dec🕐 13:00 - 14:00 💻 Online 🎙️ Peter Guest - A LEGION OF FINDS ✅ Free for members 💷 £5 non-members (includes CPD certificate) 🔗archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/… #findsgroup #agm2025 #romanarchaeology

💛 Mark your calendars - this one’s for Phil 💛 Here is the final programme for the conference 🔗 Full details & booking info available now - registration closes 10 September. eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-life-on-th…

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✍️ Since then, a number of sector-wide specialists have collaborated to update and refine the resource. Among them are our Finds Group Chair, Emily Hay (formerly Johnson), and committee member Peter Guest, both of whom have played a key role in expertly revising the toolkit.

🚨 NEW & UPDATED! 🚨 🏛 In 2024, Historic England endorsed a proposal to enhance CIfA’s nationally recognised Toolkit for Finds Reporting: Roman Coinage. 1/2 Explore the Toolkit 👇 archaeologists.net/work/toolkits/… #romancoins #historicengland #archaeology

Ancient silver stater (coin) with an octopus on the reverse side 🐙 🤩 Minted in Eretria, Euboea, Greece, 500-480 BC. Photo British Museum britishmuseum.org/collection/obj… #Archaeology