Kevin Leahy (archaeologist)

• Medieval archaeology
• Early Medieval Period
• small finds

Kevin Leahy FSA
Leahy talking to a member of the public about PAS finds, 2009
Born	1946 (age 78–79)
Academic background
Alma mater	University of Nottingham
Institutions	North Lincolnshire Museum Portable Antiquities Scheme

Kevin Anthony Leahy FSA (born 1946) is a British archaeologist and small finds specialist. He is the National Finds Adviser for early-medieval metalwork for the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). ^[1] He was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 8 May 1987. ^[2] Leahy was involved in the research and publication of the Staffordshire Hoard. ^[1]

Select publications

• Leahy, K. 2003. Anglo-Saxon crafts. Stroud, Tempus.
• Leahy, K. 2007. Interrupting the pots : the excavation of Cleatham Anglo-Saxon cemetery, North Lincolnshire. York, Council for British Archaeology.
• Leahy, K. 2007. The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Lindsey. Stroud, Tempus.
• Leahy, K. and Bland, R. 2009. The Staffordshire hoard. London, British Museum.

References

1. "Kevin Leahy". Portable Antiquities Scheme. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
2. "Kevin Leahy". Society of Antiquaries of London. Retrieved 29 April 2020.^{[ permanent dead link ]}

External links

• Kevin Leahy speaking at the press conference on the discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard