L. P. Wenham
Leslie Peter Wenham | |
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L. P. Wenham with a model of Roman York | |
| Born | 1911 Richmond, North Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 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 |
Leslie Peter Wenham 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.
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.