D. J. Cathcart King
David James Cathcart King | |
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| Born | 1913 Coombe Dingle, Bristol, England |
| Died | 29 September 1989 (aged 75–76) Bristol, England |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
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| Institutions | Cambrian Archaeological Association |
| Notable works | Castellarium Anglicanum |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army Royal Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
David James Cathcart King FSA (1913 – 29 September 1989) was a British historian, archaeologist, and school-teacher. While working as a teacher he perused his research in his free time, becoming "one of the leading authorities on the medieval castle". King was also president of the Cambrian Archaeological Association in 1976–77. A festschrift dedicated to King was published in 1987, titled Castles in Wales and the Marches.