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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...
Its #WordWednesday

Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is

SALVEY sal-vi, saav-i
adj. Close; soapy; spoken of potatoes that are not floury.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 13

#historical #WordWednesday #etymology #dialects #localdialect
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A lovely piece of decorated Samian ware for today's Finds Friday.

This small fragment was recovered from layer(?) D10 at an unknown site, probably in Rochester. This small sherd is one of 33 sherds found in the Arthur Harrison collection from this unnamed site.

#Archaeology #FindsFriday
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today's the day!

Making an Early Saxon Sword
Thursday 20 November 2025
19:00 20:30
The next in a series of online talks hosted by the KAS, with Experimental Archaeologist Alexander Read.

Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/82181595224

Meeting ID: 821 8159 5224
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society was founded in 1995 after the publication by the Parish Council of the Centenary Book.

Since then the Society has met regularly in the Village Hall and regularly publishes books and leaflets about the area.

www.facebook.com/groups/13039...
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our last speakers of the day will be José Gibbs & Gordon Taylor

Volunteers on a 1970's dig went on to form the Thanet Archaeological Unit, which in time became the Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society and the Trust for Thanet Archaeology, learn about IOTAS's activities promoting Thanet's past!
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our penultimate speaker at this Saturday's Fieldwork Conference on Thanet & North East Kent will be the society's very own Andy Ward.

The Ozengell Anglo-Saxon Cemetery

There is still time to book your tickets: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/thane...

#Archaeolgy #History #Heritage #SmallFinds
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is

RANGERS rai-njurz

The bars with which the herring-hangs are fitted. Upon these rangers are placed the spits upon which the herrings are hung up.

A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 12
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our talk with experimental #Archaeologist Alexander Read will be taking place this Thursday, 20th November at 7pm. Join via the link below!

#ExperimentalArchaeology #History #Archaeology #Experiment #Science #PXFR
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
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Next up in our conference speaker highlight is Jake Weeks of Canterbury Archaeological Trust: Highlights from Thanet Earth: Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon and medieval; check out the full abstract on our Facebook page!
November 17, 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!
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 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
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
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
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
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!
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 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.
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
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.
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
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
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
November 5, 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 [email protected]

#Archaeology #Heritage #Archaeoastronomy #CommunityGroups
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 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!
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 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
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.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:04 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society
www.thecivicsociety.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 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
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.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:05 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
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 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
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM