Archaeological and Historical society founded in 1857. Promoting the archaeology of the historic county of Kent. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
Kent Archaeological Society
Come join our society archivist at Dockyard church as part of the Sheppey Festival!
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/sheer...
Its #FindsFriday! A small Romano-British face-pot fragment from a 1990 Kent Rescue dig at The Havisham Centre, Rochester. Face pots—often tied to military sites—were also used as cinerary urns. This buff sherd has eyes made from two applied rings; faces were hand-applied to wheel-thrown pots. 🏺
The Deal Society protects Deal & Walmer’s 17th–18th century character, monitors change and campaigns for positive outcomes e.g. reopening the Astor Theatre & Regent Cinema. They’re in Civic Voice, shape planning policy, and publish a monthly newsletter. Email: [email protected]
We’re celebrating two years of Maidstone Museum’s Lives in Our Landscape! We helped double finds on display (~700→~1,400). Spot our KAS highlights (trowel) in the Anglo‑Saxon/Early Medieval gallery. Visited? Tell us your favourite object. Tour with our curator Andy: Fri 11 Sept, 7–8:30pm. Book below
It's #FindsFriday! Yesterday our curator Andy spotted a Tegula roof tile fragment from Faversham Link Road with cool markings. One (maybe two) booted feet crossed it while it dried in the sun — a direct link to our Romano-British past. #Archaeology #Archives #RomanoBritish #Hobnails #Tilemarks
We're delighted to have received the Kent-focused archive of the late Paul Ashbee, a leading British archaeologist and author of Kent in Prehistoric Times (2005). Thank you to the Ashbee family for the generous donation and to Dr Colin Shell for organising the transfer. #Archaeology #KentHistory
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Chequer berries
n. Fruit of the service tree. Formerly sold as such in Maidstone Market, - Hanbury and Marshall, Flora of Kent.
Notes on 'A Dictionary of Kentish Dialect & Provincialisms' (c1977). pg 29
#research #Kentish
Thu 18 Jun 2026, 7pm (London) — Dr Anne Sassin on the 2022 Lullingstone Castle community dig: geophysics & environmental archaeology revealing the early medieval manor, its moat phase, and garden evolution. Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/82060930233 #Archaeology #Heritage
Our curator was joined by a new volunteer today, Izzy helping with Cataloguing and numbering finds! Our curator also shifted many of our 'odd' sized boxes onto a single bay, making more room for a recently donated Archaeologival archive!
The Dover Society (est. 1988) promotes high planning and architectural standards, celebrates local history, archaeology and nature, and protects historic features across Dover and neighbouring parishes. Members get 3 newsletters/year and ~10 events. [email protected] thedoversociety.co.uk
Now open – come and explore Visit the museum and explore our new, engaging, interactive family experience interpreting the archaeology of Kent. Discover a piece of YOUR past! Explore life in Kent…
