Jemima Cowey

Conservator

Since graduating with a Masters in Cultural Materials Conservation in Australia, Jemima has specialised in archaeological conservation both in the field, and the lab. She has been involved in projects in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Cyprus, Greece, and an ongoing project at Castelo de Cuncos, an Iron Age/Roman Republican era settlement in Portugal. As a staff member in this project since 2019, Jemima has instructed archaeology students and aspiring conservation students in basic conservation skills and principles and their application in the field.

Jemima joined the AOC conservation team in 2020 and has worked on material from archaeological excavations, private clients, and objects from Historic Environment Scotland’s collection. In her role, she utilises a variety of specialist techniques and equipment including using air abrasion and x-radiography. Jemima has experience working with a wide variety of material, from both archaeological and historical collections; including historic weaponry and militaria, ceramics, archaeological metals, and waterlogged wood.