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Worcestershire Archaeology

Meet our Worcestershire Archaeology team


John Jackson

John Jackson

Archaeologist

John was a late convert to Archaeology and after completing his degree at Worcester University he joined Worcestershire Archaeology in 2021. He has an interest in Roman Worcestershire and is at his happiest digging deep ditches.

Kerry Whitehouse

Kerry Whitehouse

Archaeological Archivist

Kerry graduated from University of Worcester in 2011 when during her studies, also gained experience in archaeological fieldwork by volunteering and joining contracts. In 2020 she joined the team. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in museums and is also currently Curatorial Officer for Museums Worcestershire, specialising in documentation and collections.

Laura Griffin

Laura Griffin

Senior Finds Archaeologist

Laura has over 20 years experience in the identification and analysis of artefacts, with particular specialism in later prehistoric, Roman and medieval pottery and ceramic building materials. She has published works on urban and rural excavations, and kiln sites in the Midlands and north west.

Laura Templeton

Laura Templeton

Senior Illustrator

From a fine art background, Laura discovered archaeology on a snow swept excavation on Dartmoor in January 1985. She has been working in archaeological illustration since then and has built up a variety of design, illustration and computing skills. She is an active member of a number of national professional organisations.

Liz Pearson

Liz Pearson

Senior Environmental Archaeologist

With over 25 years of experience Liz leads on environmental archaeology, specialising in past environment, food, diet, agriculture, craft and industry. Liz works on commercially funded projects, outreach and community archaeology work.

Michael Nicholson

Michael Nicholson

Project Officer

Michael has over 15 years of commercial archaeological experience, excavating on a wide range of complex stratigraphical sites across the British Isles. As a Project Officer, he leads both fieldwork and post-excavation analysis of archaeological sites and liaises with clients, specialists, and local planning authorities to ensure the efficient completion of projects.

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