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Committee
Chair
Jon Berry
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After studying archaeology at Cardiff and Durham, I joined Cadw in 2002 and currently work as a Senior Inspector of Ancient Monuments and Archaeology where I am involved in designation and case work (advice, consents, grants etc.) relating to scheduled monuments and Cadw’s guardianship sites, particularly Neath Abbey, Castell Coch and Swansea and Caerphilly Castles.  I work with archaeological sites from all periods offering heritage management advice and ensuring compliance with the heritage framework of legislation, policy, advice, and guidance in Wales.  I specialise in modern conflict archaeology, which was the subject of my PhD at the University of Birmingham.  I am the policy lead for heritage crime and support the Welsh police forces investigating and prosecuting heritage crimes.  My current CPD focus is around investigative best practice and ensuring documentation and processes are fit for purpose at court.  I have been a CIfA member since 2004 and was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 2020.  I am particularly interested in ethical best practice, heritage leadership and am keen to support the development of the next generation of archaeologists in Wales.

Vice-chair
Cyllene Griffiths
Secretary
Rachel Morgan-James
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Zoe Arthurs
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Jennifer Richards
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Andrew Seaman
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Jean-Yves Robic
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Judith Doyle
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Originally a Cardiff Uni graduate; celebrating 40 years this year working in archaeology (in Wales mainly, also England). Experienced mainly in archaeological planning advisory role to UAs in SE Wales (30+ years), although field archaeologist for some 10 years prior to that. MBA at UWTSD relating to Archaeological Planning Provision and the Historic Environment. Interested in many aspects of archaeology, especially relating to Wales, and transitional periods in history/archaeology. 

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Guy Salkeld
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The CIfA Cymru/Wales Group is a forum for professional archaeologists working in Wales. Check out our Facebook Member Forum.

Catch up on the CIfA Wales/Cymru Group's virtual finds afternoon

On Tuesday 20 May 2025 we held a CIfA Cymru/Wales Group virtual finds afternoon, where we explored recent discoveries, specialist methods and professional guidance in archaeological finds work.

The recordings of the sessions are available to watch on the CIfA Cymru/Wales Group YouTube playlist.