Background
Wainwright, Geoffrey John was born in 1937 in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Wainwright, Geoffrey John was born in 1937 in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Bachelor, University Wales. Doctor of Philosophy, University London.
Professor archaeology University Baroda, India, 1961—1963. Principal inspector English Heritage, London, chief archaeologist, 1989—1999. Fellow University Cardiff, Wales, 1985, University Wales, Lampeter, 1996.
Chairman Wessex Archaeology, since 2004. Member Royal Commission Ancient and History Monuments in Wales, 1987—2005, Stonehenge Steering Group. Visiting professor University Southampton, University College London.
Fellow: Society Antiquaries London (director 1982-1990, vice president 1997—2001, treasurer 2001-2007, president since 2007, secretary Stonehenge committee). Member: Prehistoric Society (former president), Institute Field Archaeology (honorary), Cambrian Archaeological Society (president 2006), Order British Empire (member 1992).