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
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!
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 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!
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
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...
It's #FindsFriday!
This lovely belt ferrule dates to the #EarlyMedieval period and was recovered from the Bifrons Anglo Saxon cemetery. It forms part of the KAS collection housed at Maidstone Museum.
#EarlyMedieval #Heritage #History
This lovely belt ferrule dates to the #EarlyMedieval period and was recovered from the Bifrons Anglo Saxon cemetery. It forms part of the KAS collection housed at Maidstone Museum.
#EarlyMedieval #Heritage #History
October 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
It's #FindsFriday!
This lovely belt ferrule dates to the #EarlyMedieval period and was recovered from the Bifrons Anglo Saxon cemetery. It forms part of the KAS collection housed at Maidstone Museum.
#EarlyMedieval #Heritage #History
This lovely belt ferrule dates to the #EarlyMedieval period and was recovered from the Bifrons Anglo Saxon cemetery. It forms part of the KAS collection housed at Maidstone Museum.
#EarlyMedieval #Heritage #History
Our archivist Craig found something very cool in the KAS library at Maidstone Museum, a copy of the Roman Villa at Hartlip by Charles Roach Smith, F.S.A signed by the man himself!
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Our archivist Craig found something very cool in the KAS library at Maidstone Museum, a copy of the Roman Villa at Hartlip by Charles Roach Smith, F.S.A signed by the man himself!
A new article by James Elliot and Adelina Teoaca in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 67 (2025) 105400 available via the KAS website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news
October 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A new article by James Elliot and Adelina Teoaca in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 67 (2025) 105400 available via the KAS website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news
Can you help us with this mystery object this #FindsFriday? It was found in a possible 17th century house pressed down between a joist and a chimney breast behind a wattle and daub panel. We are going to be undertaking more work to see if it might shed more light on its purpose and origins!
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Can you help us with this mystery object this #FindsFriday? It was found in a possible 17th century house pressed down between a joist and a chimney breast behind a wattle and daub panel. We are going to be undertaking more work to see if it might shed more light on its purpose and origins!
The Tonbridge Historical Society was founded in 1960 to provide a focus for locals with historical interests. It is concerned with national history and archaeology, as well as the history of Kent and the local area. New members are welcome.
www.tonbridgehistory.org.uk/ths/thshome....
#LocalSoc
www.tonbridgehistory.org.uk/ths/thshome....
#LocalSoc
October 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Tonbridge Historical Society was founded in 1960 to provide a focus for locals with historical interests. It is concerned with national history and archaeology, as well as the history of Kent and the local area. New members are welcome.
www.tonbridgehistory.org.uk/ths/thshome....
#LocalSoc
www.tonbridgehistory.org.uk/ths/thshome....
#LocalSoc
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...
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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...
The fourth talk at our Metal Detecting Event (25 Oct) comes from Kent FLO Isabelle Diggle! Excavation and Collaboration: The Power of Partnership in Archaeological Hoard Excavation;collaborative efforts between archaeologists and metal detectorists using two recent case studies from Kent.
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The fourth talk at our Metal Detecting Event (25 Oct) comes from Kent FLO Isabelle Diggle! Excavation and Collaboration: The Power of Partnership in Archaeological Hoard Excavation;collaborative efforts between archaeologists and metal detectorists using two recent case studies from Kent.
It's #localsociety spotlight time!
Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS) is a local volunteer group based at Scadbury Park, founded in 1975 by enthusiasts involved in excavating sites like the Roman Bath House in St. Mary Cray. www.odas.org.uk
#Archaeology #History #ODAS
Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS) is a local volunteer group based at Scadbury Park, founded in 1975 by enthusiasts involved in excavating sites like the Roman Bath House in St. Mary Cray. www.odas.org.uk
#Archaeology #History #ODAS
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It's #localsociety spotlight time!
Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS) is a local volunteer group based at Scadbury Park, founded in 1975 by enthusiasts involved in excavating sites like the Roman Bath House in St. Mary Cray. www.odas.org.uk
#Archaeology #History #ODAS
Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS) is a local volunteer group based at Scadbury Park, founded in 1975 by enthusiasts involved in excavating sites like the Roman Bath House in St. Mary Cray. www.odas.org.uk
#Archaeology #History #ODAS
The museum displays local artefacts with connections to the Isle Of Sheppey as well as fossils. The museum also has a roof viewing platform with an almost 360 degree vista of the surrounding area.
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The museum displays local artefacts with connections to the Isle Of Sheppey as well as fossils. The museum also has a roof viewing platform with an almost 360 degree vista of the surrounding area.
Happy birthday to the Kent Archaeological Society which was established on this day, 19th September, 168 years ago in 1857!
These two undated photographs show the KAS library hosted at Maidstone Museum in its hayday. We definitely don't mix an open fireplace and precious archives today!
These two undated photographs show the KAS library hosted at Maidstone Museum in its hayday. We definitely don't mix an open fireplace and precious archives today!
September 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy birthday to the Kent Archaeological Society which was established on this day, 19th September, 168 years ago in 1857!
These two undated photographs show the KAS library hosted at Maidstone Museum in its hayday. We definitely don't mix an open fireplace and precious archives today!
These two undated photographs show the KAS library hosted at Maidstone Museum in its hayday. We definitely don't mix an open fireplace and precious archives today!
Applications are now open for grants from the Society’s Allen Grove Local History Fund 2025.
Applications for a wide range of local history projects are welcomed and encouraged from individuals, groups or societies.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/applica...
#History #Heritage #GrantFunding
Applications for a wide range of local history projects are welcomed and encouraged from individuals, groups or societies.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/applica...
#History #Heritage #GrantFunding
September 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Applications are now open for grants from the Society’s Allen Grove Local History Fund 2025.
Applications for a wide range of local history projects are welcomed and encouraged from individuals, groups or societies.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/applica...
#History #Heritage #GrantFunding
Applications for a wide range of local history projects are welcomed and encouraged from individuals, groups or societies.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/applica...
#History #Heritage #GrantFunding
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Dan Hicks FSA, MCIfA.
This talk outlines the importance of Kent to the work and thinking of Augustus Pitt-Rivers - through the lens of his excavations in the county!
us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980
This talk outlines the importance of Kent to the work and thinking of Augustus Pitt-Rivers - through the lens of his excavations in the county!
us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980
September 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Dan Hicks FSA, MCIfA.
This talk outlines the importance of Kent to the work and thinking of Augustus Pitt-Rivers - through the lens of his excavations in the county!
us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980
This talk outlines the importance of Kent to the work and thinking of Augustus Pitt-Rivers - through the lens of his excavations in the county!
us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980
Our offer for #FindsFriday is this lovely 6th century polychrome glass bead. Recovered from grave 137 during excavations at Ozengell, this bead is likely an import dating from at least 580 CE. The grave has been dated between 575 and 675 AD, suggesting it may have already been old when it was buried
September 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our offer for #FindsFriday is this lovely 6th century polychrome glass bead. Recovered from grave 137 during excavations at Ozengell, this bead is likely an import dating from at least 580 CE. The grave has been dated between 575 and 675 AD, suggesting it may have already been old when it was buried
Huge congratulations to St. Edmunds School in Canterbury who have been awarded the 2025 Ian Coulson Bursary!
This annual bursary has been established by the Kent Archaeological Society in memory of Ian Coulson. Ian, a former KAS President was Adviser for History in Kent schools for over 25 years.
This annual bursary has been established by the Kent Archaeological Society in memory of Ian Coulson. Ian, a former KAS President was Adviser for History in Kent schools for over 25 years.
September 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Huge congratulations to St. Edmunds School in Canterbury who have been awarded the 2025 Ian Coulson Bursary!
This annual bursary has been established by the Kent Archaeological Society in memory of Ian Coulson. Ian, a former KAS President was Adviser for History in Kent schools for over 25 years.
This annual bursary has been established by the Kent Archaeological Society in memory of Ian Coulson. Ian, a former KAS President was Adviser for History in Kent schools for over 25 years.
Its #LocalSociety spotlight time, up today is the Maidstone Area Archaeological Group!
The group were founded in 1969 in order to promote archaeological research in the Maidstone area, co-ordinate archaeological research and to publish the results of such research.
maag.chessck.co.uk
The group were founded in 1969 in order to promote archaeological research in the Maidstone area, co-ordinate archaeological research and to publish the results of such research.
maag.chessck.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Its #LocalSociety spotlight time, up today is the Maidstone Area Archaeological Group!
The group were founded in 1969 in order to promote archaeological research in the Maidstone area, co-ordinate archaeological research and to publish the results of such research.
maag.chessck.co.uk
The group were founded in 1969 in order to promote archaeological research in the Maidstone area, co-ordinate archaeological research and to publish the results of such research.
maag.chessck.co.uk
It's #FindsFriday! Discover an Anglo-Scandinavian copper alloy stirrup mount with a zoomorphic design, found on the Lees Court Estate in 2021. Dating from 1000-1100 CE, this object showcases the use of copper-alloy fittings in early-medieval stirrups.
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's #FindsFriday! Discover an Anglo-Scandinavian copper alloy stirrup mount with a zoomorphic design, found on the Lees Court Estate in 2021. Dating from 1000-1100 CE, this object showcases the use of copper-alloy fittings in early-medieval stirrups.
Today is #InternationalDayofCharity. Founded in 1857, the Kent Archaeological Society (KAS) promotes and preserves Kent's history and archaeology. Support our work through donations, membership, or volunteering: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/support #Archaeology #History #Charity #Heritage
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today is #InternationalDayofCharity. Founded in 1857, the Kent Archaeological Society (KAS) promotes and preserves Kent's history and archaeology. Support our work through donations, membership, or volunteering: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/support #Archaeology #History #Charity #Heritage