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Christopher C. Taylor

1935 – 2021

British archaeologist

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Lived 1935 – 2021 (aged 85). Christopher C. Taylor was a British archaeologist.

Christopher Charles Taylor, (7 November 1935 – 28 May 2021) was a British archaeologist and landscape historian. He was Head of Archaeological Survey for the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (RCHM) from 1985 to 1993, having worked as an investigator for the RCHM since 1960.

Early life and education Taylor was born at Lichfield, Staffordshire, to agricultural engineer Richard Taylor and shopkeeper Alice (née Davis). He was educated at King Edward VI School, Lichfield, then at the University College of North Staffordshire (now Keele University), where he graduated in history and geography in 1958. Having worked whilst a student for the commission on archaeological fieldwork (later part of English Heritage), he took a diploma in prehistory from the University of London before beginning work for the Commission full-time in 1960.

Career In 1960, Taylor joined the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (RCHM) as an investigator.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
King Edward VI School, Keele University, University of London
Employers
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England
Awards
Fellow of the British Academy; Landscape Archaeology Medal; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Also known as
C. C. Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Christopher Charles Taylor, C. Taylor, Christopher C Taylor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher C. Taylor?

British archaeologist (1935-2021)

When was Christopher C. Taylor born?

Christopher C. Taylor was born on 7 November 1935 in Lichfield.

When did Christopher C. Taylor die?

Christopher C. Taylor died on 28 May 2021.

What was Christopher C. Taylor's occupation?

Christopher C. Taylor was an archaeologist.

What nationality was Christopher C. Taylor?

Christopher C. Taylor was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher C. Taylor

· Wikidata: Q46266049

· DBpedia: Christopher Taylor (archaeologist)

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