What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Sir Mortimer Wheeler. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir Mortimer Wheeler 1890–1976 Archæologist lived here
Sir Mortimer Wheeler was a prominent British archaeologist who significantly advanced the methodological standards of archaeological excavation and documentation; he is remembered for his work at sites such as Maiden Castle and Verulamium, and for his leadership in the Archaeological Survey of India.
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