About Us & Contact Information

Julian Cotton BA ACIfA, Archaeological Advisor: Julian began his archaeological career in 1981, working on a number of digs in Scotland. He then took a BA in Archaeology and History at Leeds University, graduating with honours in 1984. He worked firstly as a field archaeologist, and later as a contractor/consultant for many years in various parts of Britain, including the north of England, Wales, London and the West Country. During this period Julian was involved in a number of long-term projects, for example at Creswell Crags Palaeolithic site in Derbyshire and the Roman port site at Mountbatten in Plymouth. He was elected an Associate of the Institute of Field Archaeologists in 1987. Julian took up his present post in 1999. This role is multi-faceted, but principally involves advisory work connected with planning and development archaeology, as well as responsibility for administering the statutory Hereford Area of Archaeological Importance.

Email: julian.cotton@herefordshire.gov.uk.

Telephone: 01432 383350.

Tim Hoverd BA ACIfA, Archaeological Projects Manager: Tim studied archaeology at both Bournemouth and Sheffield Universities, graduating from Sheffield in 1992. He worked for the City of Hereford Archaeology Unit from 1992 to 1996 and for Archaeological Investigations Ltd. from 1996 to 1999. In 1999 Tim joined Herefordshire Archaeology as the Archaeological Projects Officer, a role which involves him in a wide range of partnership field projects and public/community events.

Email: thoverd@herefordshire.gov.uk.

Telephone: 01432 383352.

Peter Reavill BA, MA MCIfA, Peter is a landscape and public archaeologist as well as a small finds specialist. He studied history and archaeology as an undergraduate at the University of Wales: Bangor (1995-8) and undertook a master’s degree in Landscape Archaeology at the University of Sheffield (2002-3). He has worked as a field archaeologist, archaeological advisor, landscape consultant, and post excavation specialist concentrating on both rural and urban sites and assemblages from Wales, Ireland and Southern England. Peter was the Finds Liaison Officer for Herefordshire and Shropshire working for the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme between 2003 and 2022. In this role, he worked closely with both Herefordshire Museums and Herefordshire Archaeology supporting chance finders of archaeological objects and treasure. He still acts as a national finds specialist concentrating on material from the prehistoric periods.

Peter has belonged to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists since 2002 and has held their highest grade of professional membership (MCIfA) since 2010. Those who gain this level of professional accreditation have specific extensive knowledge and specialisms, as well as a well-attributed record of substantial responsibility, accountability and experience within historic environment practice. In the past Peter has edited West Midlands Archaeology and his most recent co-edited publication is The Public Archaeology of Treasure

Peter's present post with the team concentrates on the management and development of the counties Historic Environment Record. 

Email: peter.reavill@herefordshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 01432 380130.