David Williams (archaeologist)

David Wynn Williams FSA (1949–9 December 2017) was a British archaeologist.[1][2]

David Williams

FSA
Born1949
Died9 December 2017
Reigate, Surrey, UK
Academic work
Discipline
  • Archaeology
Institutions
  • Portable Antiquities Scheme

Career

Williams initially attended the Reigate School of Art, Design and Media and used his experience in graphic design to work as an archaeological illustrator, including drawing Native American and South American artefacts for the Museum of Mankind.[1] He was a long-time member of the Surrey Archaeological Society (SAS) and the Weald and Downland Metal Detecting Club and took part in numerous excavations throughout Britain and Europe, including at the Roman temple complex at Wanborough, Surrey and Betchworth.[1][2]

Williams took up the role of Find Liaison Officer for Surrey with the Portable Antiquities Scheme in 2003 (latterly also for East Berkshire).[1] He stayed in this role until his death in 2017.

He was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in April 1998.[3]

David died unexpectedly at home on 9 December 2017.[1] A memorial conference was held in his honour by the Surrey Archaeological Society on 9 February 2019.[4]

Select publications
  • 2016. 50 finds from Surrey : objects from the portable antiquities scheme. Amberley.

References
  1. "David Williams, Surrey Finds Liaison Officer: Obituary". Exploring Surrey's Past. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. "Heartfelt tributes to 'much-loved' Reigate archaeologist David Williams found dead at his home". Surrey Live. 12 December 2017.
  3. "Fellows Remembered: David Williams FSA". SALON. No. 399. Society of Antiquaries of London. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  4. "David Williams Memorial Conference". Surrey Archaeological Society.
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