Meet the Team

Neil Jefferson, BSc (Hons), Senior Archaeologist

Neil started working in archaeology as a volunteer in 2000 before attending the University of Sheffield to study Archaeological Science focusing on Geophysics. After graduation, he worked for a number of archaeological and geophysics companies, throughout the UK, enjoying the combination of outdoor working and discovery. Neil is particularly interested in the Iron Age to Roman transition period and has been fortunate enough to work on such sites in both Archaeology and Geophysics.

Notable archaeological projects he has run include a Roman pottery production site in Lincoln and the outskirts of a Roman town. 

Neil enjoys sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm and has managed a number of community archaeology projects training volunteers in a range of archaeological techniques and presenting results to the public.

Jenny Perry, Senior Geophysist 

Jenny started working in geophysics in 2018 and has worked her way up to taking over the geophysics department and surveying arm of the company. Jenny is particularly interested in medieval archaeology and has has been fortunate enough to work on the possible Templar Site.

Ian Jefferson, BA (Hons), Geophysicist

Ian started working in archaeology in 2009 as a volunteer digger at a Roman settlement site. After graduating, Ian soon moved into geophysics, quickly demonstrating skill and expertise in the field. Ian has worked across the country for a number of companies before joining Contour Geophysics.