Lisa Westcott Wilkins

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Lisa Westcott Wilkins

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  • DigVentures

Lisa Westcott Wilkins FSA is an archaeologist and co-founder and managing director of DigVentures. [1] She was elected as a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 13 February 2020. [2]

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References

  1. "Lisa Westcott Wilkins". DigVentures. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  2. "February ballot results". Society of Antiquaries of London. Retrieved 28 February 2020.