Mark Allen BSc (Hons) MIFA, Director

Graduated from Bradford University with an Honours Degree in Archaeology in 1996. Since then Mark has worked as an archaeologist on sites throughout the UK. During this period he has gained extensive knowledge of all aspects of commercial archaeology, especially in the planning domain. He is very experienced in all forms of archaeological investigation from initial desktop surveys through to full excavation and report writing, always completing schemes on time and within budget. Mark is especially skilled at producing project designs, mitigation strategies and project costings for schemes ranging from small housing developments to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Organisation memberships include full Member of the Institute for Archaeologists (MIfA), Wetland Archaeology Research Project and Yorkshire Archaeology Society (Prehistoric Section).

When asked the question, 'found any gold?', he is one of the few archaeologists who can say yes, having discovered two Bronze Age gold armlets at Lockington barrow in Leicestershire. They are now housed safely in the British Museum, alongside a photo of Mark when he had more hair and was somewhat thinner.

For some strange reason, Mark has a keen interest both in the Bronze Age, and in wetland archaeology, and also has some unhealthy ideas about cannibalism in the Bronze Age in the UK.

Mark can be contacted on 07903 250 258 or at mark@allenarchaeology.co.uk

Chris Clay, MA (Hons), Director

Graduated from Leicester University with an Honours Degree in Archaeology and Ancient History in 1997. Unable to think of anything else to do, he stayed at Leicester to complete an MA in Archaeology: Post Excavation Skills the following year. Chris has worked throughout the UK, in Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Yorkshire, Essex and the Isle of Wight, as well as supervising survey and excavation projects in Greece. He has worked in Lincolnshire since 2000, and has gained extensive experience of all aspects of archaeological fieldwork. He has also completed in excess of two hundred developer funded archaeological reports, desk-based assessments and cultural heritage chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments, as well as having ample experience of producing specifications and costings for a range of development projects. Joined Allen Archaeological Associates as a partner in 2006.

Chris is also an experienced archaeological building surveyor and specialises in the survey of agricultural buildings prior to redevelopment. Member of the Historic Farm Buildings Group.

Chris has an unhealthy interest in all things Roman, and knows more about Roman forts than anyone really needs to.

Chris can be contacted on 07939 084952 or chris@allenarchaeology.co.uk