Anna Ritchie: key obituary facts
Is Anna Ritchie dead? Yes. Anna Ritchie died on May 8, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Anna Ritchie's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Anna Ritchie known for?
She was a British archaeologist.
More about Anna Ritchie
Born: 1 January 1943.
Gender: female.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Cardiff University, University of Edinburgh.
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
Spouse: Graham Ritchie.
Also known as: A. Ritchie, Anna Bachelier.
Anna Ritchie, a British archaeologist and historian, died on May 8, 2026, aged 82.
Born on September 28, 1943, she was known for her work at archaeological sites in Orkney and for guidebooks she wrote for the HMSO and Historic Environment Scotland on Scottish history and historical sites. Beginning her career in the late 1960s, she published widely in academic and popular works.
She was also the first female president of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, serving from 1990 to 1993.