John Richard Walbran FSA (24 December 1817 – 7 April 1869) was a British antiquarian with a strong focus on Yorkshire's history and Cistercian heritage. He initiated excavations at Fountains Abbey, authored significant works like The Memorials of the Abbey of St. Mary of Fountains, and contributed to the preservation of historical knowledge, despite his aversion to the publishing aspects of authorship. His dedication to antiquarian studies left a lasting impact on the understanding of Yorkshire's past.