Leslie Peter Wenham[1] FSA (1911 – 29 January 1990) was a British archaeologist, historian, and professor who excavated in York, on Hadrian's Wall and Malton.

Wenham served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World War.

Wenham graduated from Durham University in 1933 with an honours degree in modern history.

[2] He spent some time excavating under Eric Birley in the civilian settlement at Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall.

[3][4] He excavated throughout the city during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, at locations including King's Square,[5] Davygate, Petergate[6] and St Mary Bishophill Junior, York.