Kent Archaeological Society
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Archaeological and Historical society founded in 1857. Promoting the archaeology of the historic county of Kent. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Ale-sop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms, 2
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Ale-sop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms, 2
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Ale-sop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms, 2
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Ale-sop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms, 2
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word from our online dictionary is
Alesop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
Today's Kentish word from our online dictionary is
Alesop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word from our online dictionary is
Alesop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
Today's Kentish word from our online dictionary is
Alesop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
#FindsFriday: Curator Andy is cataloguing KARU’s Faversham Western Link finds. This sherd shows a separately pulled handle attached to the vessel. It likely dates to the Late Iron Age or Romano-British periods based on other pottery in the archive, though the site remains unpublished. #PotteryFriday
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#FindsFriday: Curator Andy is cataloguing KARU’s Faversham Western Link finds. This sherd shows a separately pulled handle attached to the vessel. It likely dates to the Late Iron Age or Romano-British periods based on other pottery in the archive, though the site remains unpublished. #PotteryFriday
Only a few more hours until the first of our 2026 Free online zoom lectures!
We will be joined by Jason of Canterbury Medieval Combat talking all about Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life.
We look forward to welcoming you at 7pm!
We will be joined by Jason of Canterbury Medieval Combat talking all about Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life.
We look forward to welcoming you at 7pm!
Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life
The first in our series of 2026 online zoom lectures. Tonight's lecture features Jason Hulott of Canterbury Medieval Combat discussing Knives and The City; Violence, Regulation and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life
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January 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Only a few more hours until the first of our 2026 Free online zoom lectures!
We will be joined by Jason of Canterbury Medieval Combat talking all about Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life.
We look forward to welcoming you at 7pm!
We will be joined by Jason of Canterbury Medieval Combat talking all about Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life.
We look forward to welcoming you at 7pm!
Saturday 30th May
10am - 12 noon
This years Kent Archaeological Society will be taking place at Lenham Community Centre on Saturday 30th May.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please note this event is for members of the Kent Archaeological Society only.
10am - 12 noon
This years Kent Archaeological Society will be taking place at Lenham Community Centre on Saturday 30th May.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please note this event is for members of the Kent Archaeological Society only.
KAS
Kent Archaeological Society's Annual General Meeting for 2026. A members only event
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January 29, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Saturday 30th May
10am - 12 noon
This years Kent Archaeological Society will be taking place at Lenham Community Centre on Saturday 30th May.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please note this event is for members of the Kent Archaeological Society only.
10am - 12 noon
This years Kent Archaeological Society will be taking place at Lenham Community Centre on Saturday 30th May.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please note this event is for members of the Kent Archaeological Society only.
The Fawkham & District Historical Society promotes local history across Fawkham, Hartley, Longfield & surrounds. We host talks, meetings & visits on archaeology and heritage. Meetings held 1st Fri of the month, 7:45pm, Hartley Church Centre. Get in touch to learn more. #KASSpotlight #LocalHistory
Fawkham and District Historical Society – Fawkham Parish Council
If you are interested in local history, you may like to join the Fawkham and District Historical Society. This covers Fawkham, Hartley, New Ash Green, Longfield, Ash and New Barn. The Society studies…
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January 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The Fawkham & District Historical Society promotes local history across Fawkham, Hartley, Longfield & surrounds. We host talks, meetings & visits on archaeology and heritage. Meetings held 1st Fri of the month, 7:45pm, Hartley Church Centre. Get in touch to learn more. #KASSpotlight #LocalHistory
Hands-on archaeology! 🔍 KAS Fieldwork Forum, Sat 21 Mar, 10-4, Lenham. Learn practical site recording. Tickets £10 KAS / £15 non-members. Book: members.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events
#Archaeology #PracticalArchaeology
#Archaeology #PracticalArchaeology
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January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Hands-on archaeology! 🔍 KAS Fieldwork Forum, Sat 21 Mar, 10-4, Lenham. Learn practical site recording. Tickets £10 KAS / £15 non-members. Book: members.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events
#Archaeology #PracticalArchaeology
#Archaeology #PracticalArchaeology
Our online zoom lecture Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life will be taking place tomorrow, Thursday 29th at 7pm.
Joining instructions for zoom can be found below:
Joining instructions for zoom can be found below:
Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Jason Hulott, chief instructor at Canterbury Medieval Combat.
Exploring knife violence during the 14th to 16th centuries in Europe, highlighting the dual roles of knives as practical tools and weapons of violence. It examines legislative efforts to curb knife crime, the emergence of fighting knives, and the rise of self-defence systems taught through martial manuscripts in response to societal unrest. We will cover reports from major english cities as well as his own research into murders and knife crime in medieval Canterbury.
Jason Hulott is chief instructor at Canterbury Medieval Combat. With over 25 years of experience, He specialises in Japanese Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu, and for the past 10 years, been focused on European medieval combat, primarily the German tradition. His training spans military, judicial, self-defence, and sport systems, allowing him to teach a wide range of topics - including Bartitsu and WW1 trench fighting - always with context and practical weapon handling.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Our online zoom lecture Knives and the City; Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life will be taking place tomorrow, Thursday 29th at 7pm.
Joining instructions for zoom can be found below:
Joining instructions for zoom can be found below:
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Aleing
"ai-ling
n. An old-fashioned entertainment, given with a view to collecting subscriptions from guests
invited to partake of a brewing of ale.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Aleing
"ai-ling
n. An old-fashioned entertainment, given with a view to collecting subscriptions from guests
invited to partake of a brewing of ale.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Aleing
"ai-ling
n. An old-fashioned entertainment, given with a view to collecting subscriptions from guests
invited to partake of a brewing of ale.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Aleing
"ai-ling
n. An old-fashioned entertainment, given with a view to collecting subscriptions from guests
invited to partake of a brewing of ale.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
*SAVE THE DATE*
Following the board of trustee meeting on Saturday 24th Jan, our AGM date has been moved to Saturday 30th May.
Full details of the venue and times for this years AGM will be circulated to members in due course and shared here as well.
Following the board of trustee meeting on Saturday 24th Jan, our AGM date has been moved to Saturday 30th May.
Full details of the venue and times for this years AGM will be circulated to members in due course and shared here as well.
January 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
*SAVE THE DATE*
Following the board of trustee meeting on Saturday 24th Jan, our AGM date has been moved to Saturday 30th May.
Full details of the venue and times for this years AGM will be circulated to members in due course and shared here as well.
Following the board of trustee meeting on Saturday 24th Jan, our AGM date has been moved to Saturday 30th May.
Full details of the venue and times for this years AGM will be circulated to members in due course and shared here as well.
On Saturday 24th of January, the Society's Board of Trustees met and had a very succesful meeting at the wonderful Restorations House in Rochester.
#KAS #KentArchaeologicalSociety #Charity
#KAS #KentArchaeologicalSociety #Charity
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
On Saturday 24th of January, the Society's Board of Trustees met and had a very succesful meeting at the wonderful Restorations House in Rochester.
#KAS #KentArchaeologicalSociety #Charity
#KAS #KentArchaeologicalSociety #Charity
It’s #FindsFriday! 🏺 This base sherd from the 1988 Faversham Western Link excavations is a late Iron Age possible press/colander, made from Black Burnished Ware (BB2). Used to separate curds from whey—This could only be confirmed via organic residue analysis. #Archaeology #IronAge #Pottery
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It’s #FindsFriday! 🏺 This base sherd from the 1988 Faversham Western Link excavations is a late Iron Age possible press/colander, made from Black Burnished Ware (BB2). Used to separate curds from whey—This could only be confirmed via organic residue analysis. #Archaeology #IronAge #Pottery
PhD Student Lucy Beall Lott (University of St Andrews) will discuss her research on a lesser-known Medieval saint for the London Society for Medieval Studies lecture series. Her talk, ‘Out of the Mouths of Babes': Reassessing the Lost Miracle Statue of Saint Rumwald at Boxley Abbey, is on 17th Feb.
‘Out of the Mouths of Babes': Reassessing the Lost Miracle Statue of Saint Rumwald at Boxley Abbey
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January 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM
PhD Student Lucy Beall Lott (University of St Andrews) will discuss her research on a lesser-known Medieval saint for the London Society for Medieval Studies lecture series. Her talk, ‘Out of the Mouths of Babes': Reassessing the Lost Miracle Statue of Saint Rumwald at Boxley Abbey, is on 17th Feb.
Founded in 1920, the Canterbury Historical & Archaeological Society promotes the study and preservation of Canterbury’s history and heritage. They host lectures, excursions, publish booklets, and offer small grants. Learn more: canterbury-archaeology.org.uk #Canterbury #History #Archaeology
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Founded in 1920, the Canterbury Historical & Archaeological Society promotes the study and preservation of Canterbury’s history and heritage. They host lectures, excursions, publish booklets, and offer small grants. Learn more: canterbury-archaeology.org.uk #Canterbury #History #Archaeology
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Akers
ai-kurz
n.pl Acorns
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research #Kentish
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Akers
ai-kurz
n.pl Acorns
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research #Kentish
n.pl
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Akers
ai-kurz
n.pl Acorns
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research #Kentish
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Akers
ai-kurz
n.pl Acorns
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research #Kentish
Join the New Folkestone Society on Sat 24 Jan, 2:30pm (doors 2pm) at the Cornerstone Centre, Folkestone, for the talk “History of the Clifton Hotel” by Debby Jones. £5 entry. Book available on the day. Tickets can be purchased at: newfolkestonesociety.org.uk #History #Folkestone
History of the Clifton Hotel - New Folkestone Society
Debby Jones takes us on a journey through time - from the hotel’s foundation stones to its position as one of the most prestigious hotels in Folkestone today.
www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Join the New Folkestone Society on Sat 24 Jan, 2:30pm (doors 2pm) at the Cornerstone Centre, Folkestone, for the talk “History of the Clifton Hotel” by Debby Jones. £5 entry. Book available on the day. Tickets can be purchased at: newfolkestonesociety.org.uk #History #Folkestone
Enjoy the Winter issue of KAS Magazine? Our Archivist Craig is now preparing the Spring edition and welcomes contributions on Kent’s history & archaeology. Articles, news, events & letters welcome. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026, email craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk. Guidance on our website.
Guidance for contributors to the KAS Magazine and eNewsletter — Kent Archaeological Society
The Kent Archaeological Society welcome short articles from professional and amateur archaeologists, commercial organisations and local societies, academics, research students, local historians and…
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Enjoy the Winter issue of KAS Magazine? Our Archivist Craig is now preparing the Spring edition and welcomes contributions on Kent’s history & archaeology. Articles, news, events & letters welcome. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026, email craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk. Guidance on our website.
Join our online talk “Knives and the City” with Jason Hulott (Canterbury Medieval Combat), Thu 29 Jan, 7pm. Interested in speaking at future KAS online talks? Contact Archivist Craig Campbell: craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk for more information.
#KASZoom #Archaeology #MedievalCrime
#KASZoom #Archaeology #MedievalCrime
Knives and the City: Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life — Kent Archaeological Society
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Jason Hulott, chief instructor at Canterbury Medieval Combat.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Join our online talk “Knives and the City” with Jason Hulott (Canterbury Medieval Combat), Thu 29 Jan, 7pm. Interested in speaking at future KAS online talks? Contact Archivist Craig Campbell: craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk for more information.
#KASZoom #Archaeology #MedievalCrime
#KASZoom #Archaeology #MedievalCrime
Next in our local group spotlights is the Bridge & District History Society. Located in Bridge village, a historic site since Roman times, the Society was founded in 1995 to foster interest in the history of Bridge, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bekesbourne, Kingston, and Patrixbourne.
Bridge and District History Society
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www.bridgehistory.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Next in our local group spotlights is the Bridge & District History Society. Located in Bridge village, a historic site since Roman times, the Society was founded in 1995 to foster interest in the history of Bridge, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bekesbourne, Kingston, and Patrixbourne.
Join the CAMEMS study day at the University of Kent on Saturday, 14 February, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are £10 for students, £20 for CAMEMS Friends, and £25 for others. To register, email Jason Mazzocchi at jjm1@kent.ac.uk with "Exploring Kent’s History." Proceeds support postgrad bursaries
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Join the CAMEMS study day at the University of Kent on Saturday, 14 February, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are £10 for students, £20 for CAMEMS Friends, and £25 for others. To register, email Jason Mazzocchi at jjm1@kent.ac.uk with "Exploring Kent’s History." Proceeds support postgrad bursaries
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Agreee-ubl
urgree-ubl
adj. Consenting; acquiescent. "They axed me what I thought an't, and I said as how I was agreeeable."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
#research #Kentish
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Agreee-ubl
urgree-ubl
adj. Consenting; acquiescent. "They axed me what I thought an't, and I said as how I was agreeeable."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
#research #Kentish
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Agreee-ubl
urgree-ubl
adj. Consenting; acquiescent. "They axed me what I thought an't, and I said as how I was agreeeable."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
#research #Kentish
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Agreee-ubl
urgree-ubl
adj. Consenting; acquiescent. "They axed me what I thought an't, and I said as how I was agreeeable."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
#research #Kentish
The Kent Archaeological Society thanks Kent County Council's Heritage Team and Dana Goodburn-Brown for donating archive boxes. KCC and Dana are digitising the HS1 project archive and have condensed materials, freeing up boxes for KAS's use. We look forward to more progress on the HS1 project!
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Kent Archaeological Society thanks Kent County Council's Heritage Team and Dana Goodburn-Brown for donating archive boxes. KCC and Dana are digitising the HS1 project archive and have condensed materials, freeing up boxes for KAS's use. We look forward to more progress on the HS1 project!
A nice start to 2026...the Kent Archaeological Society Bluesky account has hit 500 followers!
Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented and shared our content. Please continue to do so in 2026!
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#Archaeology #History #Heritage #Kent
Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented and shared our content. Please continue to do so in 2026!
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#Archaeology #History #Heritage #Kent
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A nice start to 2026...the Kent Archaeological Society Bluesky account has hit 500 followers!
Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented and shared our content. Please continue to do so in 2026!
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#Archaeology #History #Heritage #Kent
Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented and shared our content. Please continue to do so in 2026!
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#Archaeology #History #Heritage #Kent
It's the first #FindsFriday of 2026! While revisiting the 1988 Faversham Western Link Road dig, Andy discovered three Late Iron Age/Early Roman pottery pieces with drilled repair holes. To volunteer with the KAS on our pottery archive, email your interest and CV to andy.ward@kentarchaeology.org.uk.
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It's the first #FindsFriday of 2026! While revisiting the 1988 Faversham Western Link Road dig, Andy discovered three Late Iron Age/Early Roman pottery pieces with drilled repair holes. To volunteer with the KAS on our pottery archive, email your interest and CV to andy.ward@kentarchaeology.org.uk.
First up in our group spotlight is Barham Downs History Society! The Society focuses on the past and present of five key settlements in Kent: Adisham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Kingston, and Womenswold, including nearby hamlets. The North Downs region is rich one rich in heritage!
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January 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
First up in our group spotlight is Barham Downs History Society! The Society focuses on the past and present of five key settlements in Kent: Adisham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Kingston, and Womenswold, including nearby hamlets. The North Downs region is rich one rich in heritage!