L. P. Wenham
British archaeologist (1911–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leslie Peter Wenham[1] FSA (1911 – 29 January 1990) was a British archaeologist, historian, and professor who excavated in York, on Hadrian's Wall and Malton. He was the first to produce a comprehensive report of a Romano-British Cemetery.[2]
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Leslie Peter Wenham | |
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Born | 1911 Richmond, North Yorkshire, England |
Died | (1990-01-29)29 January 1990 (aged 78) Richmond, North Yorkshire, England |
Nationality | English |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Alma mater | University of Durham |
Known for | Excavation in York and extensive publication in archaeology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | History Archaeology |
Institutions | University of York |
Academic advisors | Eric Birley |
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He is known for his extensive publications in archaeology. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1970. Wenham served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World War.