The topic for the day is the Isle of Thanet and North-East Kent: Research and Discoveries.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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Meeting ID: 821 8159 5224
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
Since then the Society has met regularly in the Village Hall and regularly publishes books and leaflets about the area.
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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...
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!
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!
The Ozengell Anglo-Saxon Cemetery
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#Archaeolgy #History #Heritage #SmallFinds
The Ozengell Anglo-Saxon Cemetery
There is still time to book your tickets: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/thane...
#Archaeolgy #History #Heritage #SmallFinds
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
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
#ExperimentalArchaeology #History #Archaeology #Experiment #Science #PXFR
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#ExperimentalArchaeology #History #Archaeology #Experiment #Science #PXFR
In the footsteps of the Magus - from intuitive expertise to scientific methodology, by Ges Moody and Paul Hart of the Trust for Thanet Archaeology.
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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!
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
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
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#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology
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#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology
Keith will be speaking on the Abbey Farm Roman Villa, a joint excavation conducted by the Thanet Archaeological Society and The Kent Archaeological Society.
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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 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.
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.
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
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#Archaeology #Heritage #Archaeoastronomy #CommunityGroups
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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!
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.
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
#Archaeology #HistoricGraffitti #HistoricGraffito #RochesterCathedral #Kent
#Archaeology #HistoricGraffitti #HistoricGraffito #RochesterCathedral #Kent
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
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