I think moving into modern times I can only mention lady archaeologist that I know personally and have worked with down here in Cornwall. Reading about them only gives clues to what they were like mainly as archaeologists and not so much as everyday folk as well.
Without a doubt down this neck-of-the-woods it has to be Jacky Nowakowski. Top drawer in my opinion but I will leave it to Jacky herself to fill in the details. She is no longer with the CAU but freelance I believe.