Richard Avent (13 July 1948 – 2 August 2006) was a British archaeologist, conservationist and civil servant.
He was a leading authority on the history of medieval Welsh castles, particularly those constructed by the native Welsh princes.
[1] Avent was the Chief Inspector of Ancient Monuments and Historic Builds at Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government,[2][3] and briefly led Cadw in 2005.
[1] Avent also oversaw excavations and restoration work at Laugharne Castle.
[5] Avent died in a diving accident in Gozo, Malta, in 2006.