Key people in the Treasure process

The Treasure Valuation Committee

The Committee is independent and made up of individuals who have been appointed either because of their knowledge and experience in antiquities and/or because they represent a group particularly involved with Treasure finds. Those that sit on the panel are:

Professor Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn. Chairman. Senior Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research.
Dr David Dykes, former Head of the National Museum of Wales, member of the British Numismatic Society since 1954, expert on medieval coins.
Mr John Cherry, Former Keeper of Medieval and Later Antiquities at the British Museum; Expert on Medieval artefacts
Mr Trevor Austin, General Secretary of the National Council for Metal Detecting
Mr Peter Clayton, Long-standing consultant for Seaby Antiquities, writer and lecturer; expert on ancient archaeological artefacts.
Dr Tim Pestell, Keeper of Archaeology at Norwich Castle Museum
Professor Ian Carradice, University of St Andrews; expert on Roman coins
Ms Hetty Gleave, partner at Hunters Solicitors in Lincoln's Inn. Specialist in cultural property law.

The Provisional Valuers

Provisional Valuers are independent expert advisers and the Treasure Valuation Committee request their advice in report format in order to ensure the widest possible confidence in treasure valuations. We currently request advice from: