Richard Avent (13 July 1948 – 2 August 2006) was a British archaeologist, conservationist and civil servant. He was a leading authority on the history of medieval Welsh castles, particularly those constructed by the native Welsh princes.[1]
Richard Avent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1948 |
| Died | 2 August 2006 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Dr Sian Rees |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University College, Cardiff |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Cadw |
| Notable works | Castles of the Princes of Gwynedd (1983) |
Biography
editAvent was the Chief Inspector of Ancient Monuments and Historic Builds at Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government,[2][3] and briefly led Cadw in 2005.[1] He was also president of the Cambrian Archaeological Association.[4]
He was a pioneer of landscape archaeology in Wales, helping to create the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts.[4] He promoted the study of native Welsh castles, largely overshadowed by the castles constructed by Edward I, and wrote Castles of the Princes of Gwynedd (1983).[1] Avent also oversaw excavations and restoration work at Laugharne Castle.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Wakelin, Peter (25 August 2006). "Obituary: Richard Avent". the Guardian. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Richard Avent". The Telegraph. 17 August 2006. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Richard Avent". The Times. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Richard Avent". The Independent. 22 September 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Tributes paid to castles expert". BBC News. 3 August 2006. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Man and son drowned during dive". BBC News. 4 August 2006. Retrieved 4 April 2021.