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
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Tickets are now live for the Kent Archaeological Society's annual fieldwork conference, taking place on Saturday 22nd November at Aylesford Priory.
The topic for the day is the Isle of Thanet and North-East Kent: Research and Discoveries.
Book Here: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/thane...
The topic for the day is the Isle of Thanet and North-East Kent: Research and Discoveries.
Book Here: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/thane...
Our fourth Thanet & North East Kent Conference speakers will be Ges Moody & Paul Hart of the Trust For Thanet Archaeology!
In the footsteps of the Magus - from intuitive expertise to scientific methodology, by Ges Moody and Paul Hart of the Trust for Thanet Archaeology.
More over on our Facebook!
In the footsteps of the Magus - from intuitive expertise to scientific methodology, by Ges Moody and Paul Hart of the Trust for Thanet Archaeology.
More over on our Facebook!
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our fourth Thanet & North East Kent Conference speakers will be Ges Moody & Paul Hart of the Trust For Thanet Archaeology!
In the footsteps of the Magus - from intuitive expertise to scientific methodology, by Ges Moody and Paul Hart of the Trust for Thanet Archaeology.
More over on our Facebook!
In the footsteps of the Magus - from intuitive expertise to scientific methodology, by Ges Moody and Paul Hart of the Trust for Thanet Archaeology.
More over on our Facebook!
Continuing our spotlight into the numerous historical and archaeological groups in the county is the Frittenden Historical Society!
Founded in 1974, we aim to educate and entertain with talks and presentations about the local history of Frittenden, the Weald of Kent and the wider County
#Local
Founded in 1974, we aim to educate and entertain with talks and presentations about the local history of Frittenden, the Weald of Kent and the wider County
#Local
Home – Frittenden Historical Society
Website of Frittenden Historical Society. Talks and events on village, local and county history. Publications on village history and research undertaken.
www.frittendenhistoricalsociety.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Continuing our spotlight into the numerous historical and archaeological groups in the county is the Frittenden Historical Society!
Founded in 1974, we aim to educate and entertain with talks and presentations about the local history of Frittenden, the Weald of Kent and the wider County
#Local
Founded in 1974, we aim to educate and entertain with talks and presentations about the local history of Frittenden, the Weald of Kent and the wider County
#Local
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RACKSENED
raks-nd
adj. Overrun with; given up to. "That oast yonder is racksended with rats."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#Kentish #dictionarycorner #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RACKSENED
raks-nd
adj. Overrun with; given up to. "That oast yonder is racksended with rats."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#Kentish #dictionarycorner #WordWednesday
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RACKSENED
raks-nd
adj. Overrun with; given up to. "That oast yonder is racksended with rats."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#Kentish #dictionarycorner #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RACKSENED
raks-nd
adj. Overrun with; given up to. "That oast yonder is racksended with rats."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#Kentish #dictionarycorner #WordWednesday
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read. Alex will talk us through how he made an early Saxon sword based on one from Sarre.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read. Alex will talk us through how he made an early Saxon sword based on one from Sarre.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224
#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology
A large amount of predominantly Romano-British pottery including this ?shell tempered storage jar rim from a historic excavation probably from Rochester in the 1970s by Arthur Harrison occupies our curator's desk this #FindsFriday #Ceramics #PotteryStudies #ArchaeologicalPot #PotSherdFriday
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A large amount of predominantly Romano-British pottery including this ?shell tempered storage jar rim from a historic excavation probably from Rochester in the 1970s by Arthur Harrison occupies our curator's desk this #FindsFriday #Ceramics #PotteryStudies #ArchaeologicalPot #PotSherdFriday
The third of our speakers at our annual fieldwork conference on the 22nd November is the renowned Keith Parfitt!
Keith will be speaking on the Abbey Farm Roman Villa, a joint excavation conducted by the Thanet Archaeological Society and The Kent Archaeological Society.
More on our Facebook page!
Keith will be speaking on the Abbey Farm Roman Villa, a joint excavation conducted by the Thanet Archaeological Society and The Kent Archaeological Society.
More on our Facebook page!
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The third of our speakers at our annual fieldwork conference on the 22nd November is the renowned Keith Parfitt!
Keith will be speaking on the Abbey Farm Roman Villa, a joint excavation conducted by the Thanet Archaeological Society and The Kent Archaeological Society.
More on our Facebook page!
Keith will be speaking on the Abbey Farm Roman Villa, a joint excavation conducted by the Thanet Archaeological Society and The Kent Archaeological Society.
More on our Facebook page!
The Society publishes its Magazine quarterly. We would like to invite both members and the public to submit articles, news, events and letters for the upcoming Winter publication.
The deadline for receiving copy for the Winter edition is December 6th 2025.
Any questions contact our editor.
The deadline for receiving copy for the Winter edition is December 6th 2025.
Any questions contact our editor.
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
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Society publishes its Magazine quarterly. We would like to invite both members and the public to submit articles, news, events and letters for the upcoming Winter publication.
The deadline for receiving copy for the Winter edition is December 6th 2025.
Any questions contact our editor.
The deadline for receiving copy for the Winter edition is December 6th 2025.
Any questions contact our editor.
Continuing our spotlight of the many local societies active in the county of Kent!
The Dover Archaeological Group is an active group of amateur enthusiasts. We were founded in December 1971, with the express aim of investigating the archaeology of the Dover District.
The Dover Archaeological Group is an active group of amateur enthusiasts. We were founded in December 1971, with the express aim of investigating the archaeology of the Dover District.
Dover Archaeological Group — Kent Archaeological Society
The Dover Archaeological Group is an active group of amateur enthusiasts. We were founded in December 1971, with the express aim of investigating the archaeology of the Dover District, particularly…
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Continuing our spotlight of the many local societies active in the county of Kent!
The Dover Archaeological Group is an active group of amateur enthusiasts. We were founded in December 1971, with the express aim of investigating the archaeology of the Dover District.
The Dover Archaeological Group is an active group of amateur enthusiasts. We were founded in December 1971, with the express aim of investigating the archaeology of the Dover District.
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RED PETTICOAT
Noun: The common poppy; sometimes also called red-weed. Papaver. (see also Popy)
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), page 12.
#research #Kentish #WordWednesday #etymology
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RED PETTICOAT
Noun: The common poppy; sometimes also called red-weed. Papaver. (see also Popy)
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), page 12.
#research #Kentish #WordWednesday #etymology
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RED PETTICOAT
Noun: The common poppy; sometimes also called red-weed. Papaver. (see also Popy)
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), page 12.
#research #Kentish #WordWednesday #etymology
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
RED PETTICOAT
Noun: The common poppy; sometimes also called red-weed. Papaver. (see also Popy)
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), page 12.
#research #Kentish #WordWednesday #etymology
The Bexley Archaeological Group and Field Unit are hosting Professor Clive Ruggles of University of Leicester on Thursday 20th November. Tickets are £5 for BAG members and £10 for non-members.
To purchase please contact pr@bag.org.uk
#Archaeology #Heritage #Archaeoastronomy #CommunityGroups
To purchase please contact pr@bag.org.uk
#Archaeology #Heritage #Archaeoastronomy #CommunityGroups
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Bexley Archaeological Group and Field Unit are hosting Professor Clive Ruggles of University of Leicester on Thursday 20th November. Tickets are £5 for BAG members and £10 for non-members.
To purchase please contact pr@bag.org.uk
#Archaeology #Heritage #Archaeoastronomy #CommunityGroups
To purchase please contact pr@bag.org.uk
#Archaeology #Heritage #Archaeoastronomy #CommunityGroups
Our second speaker for the day at our Thanet & North East Kent Fieldwork Conference will be Kent County Council's Victoria Hosegood.
The Thanet Mapping Project: An Update. Check out our Facebook page for the full details!
The Thanet Mapping Project: An Update. Check out our Facebook page for the full details!
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Our second speaker for the day at our Thanet & North East Kent Fieldwork Conference will be Kent County Council's Victoria Hosegood.
The Thanet Mapping Project: An Update. Check out our Facebook page for the full details!
The Thanet Mapping Project: An Update. Check out our Facebook page for the full details!
Just a few more hours until the society's latest online lecture!
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Jacob Scott will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers Rochester Cathedral.
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Jacob Scott will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers Rochester Cathedral.
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral and the ruins of the cathedral Priory of Saint Andrew.
us06web.zoom.us
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just a few more hours until the society's latest online lecture!
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Jacob Scott will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers Rochester Cathedral.
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Jacob Scott will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers Rochester Cathedral.
Final local group spotlight for October is the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society!
The objective of the Local History Group is to encourage the study of Tunbridge Wells and its past. For more information visit: www.thecivicsociety.org
The objective of the Local History Group is to encourage the study of Tunbridge Wells and its past. For more information visit: www.thecivicsociety.org
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society
www.thecivicsociety.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Final local group spotlight for October is the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society!
The objective of the Local History Group is to encourage the study of Tunbridge Wells and its past. For more information visit: www.thecivicsociety.org
The objective of the Local History Group is to encourage the study of Tunbridge Wells and its past. For more information visit: www.thecivicsociety.org
Don't forget to join our latest online zoom lecture tomorrow night at 7pm with the society's very own Jacob Scott: Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral. Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
#Archaeology #HistoricGraffitti #HistoricGraffito #RochesterCathedral #Kent
#Archaeology #HistoricGraffitti #HistoricGraffito #RochesterCathedral #Kent
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral and the ruins of the cathedral Priory of Saint Andrew.
us06web.zoom.us
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Don't forget to join our latest online zoom lecture tomorrow night at 7pm with the society's very own Jacob Scott: Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral. Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
#Archaeology #HistoricGraffitti #HistoricGraffito #RochesterCathedral #Kent
#Archaeology #HistoricGraffitti #HistoricGraffito #RochesterCathedral #Kent
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
QUID (kwid)
n. The cud. "The old cow's been hem ornary, but she's up again now and chewing her quid."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#research #Kentish #dictionarycorner
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
QUID (kwid)
n. The cud. "The old cow's been hem ornary, but she's up again now and chewing her quid."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#research #Kentish #dictionarycorner
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
QUID (kwid)
n. The cud. "The old cow's been hem ornary, but she's up again now and chewing her quid."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#research #Kentish #dictionarycorner
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
QUID (kwid)
n. The cud. "The old cow's been hem ornary, but she's up again now and chewing her quid."
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
#research #Kentish #dictionarycorner
In our latest zoom lecture, Jacob Scott of the KAS will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral and the ruins of the cathedral Priory of Saint Andrew.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In our latest zoom lecture, Jacob Scott of the KAS will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral and the ruins of the cathedral Priory of Saint Andrew.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Our latest online lecture will be taking place this Thursday, 30th October with KAS's own Jacob Scott!
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Oct 30, 2025 07:00 PM
us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Meeting ID: 870 0747 1976
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Oct 30, 2025 07:00 PM
us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Meeting ID: 870 0747 1976
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral and the ruins of the cathedral Priory of Saint Andrew.
us06web.zoom.us
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our latest online lecture will be taking place this Thursday, 30th October with KAS's own Jacob Scott!
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Oct 30, 2025 07:00 PM
us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Meeting ID: 870 0747 1976
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral
Oct 30, 2025 07:00 PM
us06web.zoom.us/j/87007471976
Meeting ID: 870 0747 1976
Last months online lecture with Professor Dan Hicks is now available online for your viewing pleasure!
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/pitt-...
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/pitt-...
Pitt-Rivers in Kent: musketry and excavations — Kent Archaeological Society
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Last months online lecture with Professor Dan Hicks is now available online for your viewing pleasure!
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/pitt-...
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/pitt-...
Today's local group highlight is Borden Heritage Group!
originally an idea born from a discussion of Borden Parish Council members and was established as an independent group in July 2010.
For more info visit: www.bordenheritage.co.uk
originally an idea born from a discussion of Borden Parish Council members and was established as an independent group in July 2010.
For more info visit: www.bordenheritage.co.uk
Borden Heritage Group | Borden Heritage Group
We are gradually reinstalling our archives and look forward to you contacting us with your memories.
www.bordenheritage.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Today's local group highlight is Borden Heritage Group!
originally an idea born from a discussion of Borden Parish Council members and was established as an independent group in July 2010.
For more info visit: www.bordenheritage.co.uk
originally an idea born from a discussion of Borden Parish Council members and was established as an independent group in July 2010.
For more info visit: www.bordenheritage.co.uk
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
PETTYCOAT
pet-ikoat
n. A man's waistcoat.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 11
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
PETTYCOAT
pet-ikoat
n. A man's waistcoat.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 11
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
PETTYCOAT
pet-ikoat
n. A man's waistcoat.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 11
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
PETTYCOAT
pet-ikoat
n. A man's waistcoat.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 11
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
#research
There is still time to grab yourself a ticket for this Saturday’s Metal Detecting in Kent: Moving Forward Together conference organised in partnership with LEGISE.
Tickets are available via the KAS Website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/metal...
#Metaldetecting #Archaeology #PAS #TreasureAct
Tickets are available via the KAS Website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/metal...
#Metaldetecting #Archaeology #PAS #TreasureAct
Metal Detecting in Kent: Moving Forward Together — Kent Archaeological Society
The Kent Archaeological Society and Landscape Explorers in the South East Group (LEGISE) are please to present Metal Detecting in Kent: Moving Forward Together; a collaborative event highlighting…
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There is still time to grab yourself a ticket for this Saturday’s Metal Detecting in Kent: Moving Forward Together conference organised in partnership with LEGISE.
Tickets are available via the KAS Website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/metal...
#Metaldetecting #Archaeology #PAS #TreasureAct
Tickets are available via the KAS Website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/metal...
#Metaldetecting #Archaeology #PAS #TreasureAct
Interested in #historicgraffitti?
Join the society's Digital Manager Jacob Scott in the next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS. Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral
Join the society's Digital Manager Jacob Scott in the next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS. Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral
Medieval and historic graffiti at Rochester Cathedral — Kent Archaeological Society
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester…
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Interested in #historicgraffitti?
Join the society's Digital Manager Jacob Scott in the next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS. Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral
Join the society's Digital Manager Jacob Scott in the next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS. Jacob will be revealing 900 years of history as told through the inscriptions, scratches and marks on the walls and piers of Rochester Cathedral
Check out the results of Maidstone Museum's Cur8 session with KAS curator Andy on the topic of Pseudoarchaeology . The young people learnt what #pseudoarchaeology is and how it can be used:
Cur8 Digital Museum of Pseudoarchaeology — Kent Archaeological Society
The Cur8 team explored the concept of pseudoarchaeology - false or fabricated interpretations of archaeological finds used to promote personal or national agendas - through a workshop at Maidstone…
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Check out the results of Maidstone Museum's Cur8 session with KAS curator Andy on the topic of Pseudoarchaeology . The young people learnt what #pseudoarchaeology is and how it can be used:
In the run up to our annual fieldwork conference focusing on the Isle of Thanet, taking place at Aylesford Priory on Saturday 22nd November we will be highlighting the day's speakers and their topics!
Check out the full post on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/theKentArcha...
Check out the full post on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/theKentArcha...
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the run up to our annual fieldwork conference focusing on the Isle of Thanet, taking place at Aylesford Priory on Saturday 22nd November we will be highlighting the day's speakers and their topics!
Check out the full post on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/theKentArcha...
Check out the full post on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/theKentArcha...
Next up in our local group series; Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society!
Founded in 1920 and re-formed in 1947, Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society is a volunteer-led organisation – YOUR archaeology and history society in Ashford, Kent.
Founded in 1920 and re-formed in 1947, Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society is a volunteer-led organisation – YOUR archaeology and history society in Ashford, Kent.
Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society
Visit the post for more.
ashfordarchhist.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Next up in our local group series; Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society!
Founded in 1920 and re-formed in 1947, Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society is a volunteer-led organisation – YOUR archaeology and history society in Ashford, Kent.
Founded in 1920 and re-formed in 1947, Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society is a volunteer-led organisation – YOUR archaeology and history society in Ashford, Kent.