Rosemary Cramp was the first female professor appointed at Durham University and was Professor of Archaeology from 1971 to 1990.
23 Facts About Rosemary Cramp
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Rosemary Cramp served as president of the Society of Antiquaries of London from 2001 to 2004.
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Rosemary Jean Cramp was born on 6 May 1929 in Cranoe, Leicestershire, England.
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Rosemary Cramp said she always felt she was meant to be an archaeologist, wanting a detective kit for her seventh birthday.
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Rosemary Cramp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree; as per tradition, her BA was later promoted to Master of Arts.
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Rosemary Cramp remained at St Anne's to study for a postgraduate Bachelor of Letters degree under Christopher Hawkes, which she completed in 1950.
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Rosemary Cramp began her academic career at her alma mater, the University of Oxford, where she was a fellow and tutor of English, with a specialism in Anglo-Saxon, at St Anne's College from 1950 to 1955.
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In 1955, a job appeared at Durham University for a lecturer who could teach history, English, and archaeology; Rosemary Cramp "applied rather half-heartedly, got it, and a bit reluctantly came north".
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Rosemary Cramp, who specialised in Roman and Anglo-Saxon archaeology, was promoted to senior lecturer in 1966, and in 1971 became the first female professor at Durham when she was appointed Professor of Archaeology.
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Rosemary Cramp was head of the Department of Archaeology from 1971 until her retirement in 1990, when she was appointed professor emerita.
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On her retirement, The Rosemary Cramp Fund was established by Durham's Department of Archaeology to recognise individuals and groups who make a significant contribution to the archaeology and heritage of Britain and Ireland.
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Outside of her university work, Rosemary Cramp held a number of voluntary positions.
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Rosemary Cramp was a trustee of the British Museum between 1978 and 1998, and a member of the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England from 1984 to 1989.
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Rosemary Cramp served as Chairwoman of the Archaeology Data Service from 1996 to 2001.
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Rosemary Cramp held a number of senior appointments within academic organizations.
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Rosemary Cramp was president of the Council for British Archaeology, and honorary vice-president thereafter.
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Rosemary Cramp was president of the Society for Church Archaeology, vice-president of the Royal Archaeological Institute, and president of the Society of Antiquaries of London from 2001 to 2004.
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Dame Rosemary Cramp died in Durham, England, on 27 April 2023, at the age of 93.
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Rosemary Cramp's funeral was held at St Cuthbert's Church, Durham on 19 May 2023, with an additional memorial service held at Durham Cathedral on 14 July 2023.
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On 8 January 1959, Rosemary Cramp was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
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In 1987, Rosemary Cramp was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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Rosemary Cramp was awarded Honorary Doctor of Science degrees by Durham University in 1995, by the University of Bradford in July 2002, and the University of Cambridge in 2019.
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Rosemary Cramp was awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters degrees by University College Cork in June 2003 and the University of Leicester in 2004.