| Birth date | 13 July 1948 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Cookham, Berkshire |
| Death date | 2 August 2006 |
| Death place | Gozo, Malta |
| Alma mater | University College, Cardiff |
| Workplaces | Cadw |
| Notable works | Castles of the Princes of Gwynedd (1983) |
| Spouse | Dr Sian Rees |
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]
Biography
Avent 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]
Avent died in a diving accident in Gozo, Malta, in 2006.[6]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.