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 available for Metal Detecting in Kent: Moving Forward Together a joint event organised by the KAS Archaeology Research Group and Landscape Explorers Group in the South East (LEGISE).
£5.00 for members of both groups /£10.00 non-members.

www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/metal...
Metal Detecting in Kent: Moving Forward Together — Kent Archaeological Society
Save the date!
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
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Next up in our series exploring the numerous local groups active in Kent is the Appledore Local History Society!

Established in 1989, by a group of enthusiastic residents, it is a centre for gathering, recording and maintaining knowledge of life in and around the village of Appledore, Kent
Home - Appledore Local History Society
If you have mementos or photographs relating to the Appledore area, to Appledore businesses or people and families and you would be willing to loan these items to us, then please get in touch
appledorehistory.org.uk
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New #Archaeologynews for the county!

A Romano-British coin hoard was recovered through the efforts of responsible metal detectorists, LEGISE, and Isle Heritage CIC. Read the full story here:
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/a-roman...
A Roman Hoard in Kent and a LEGISE Success Story — Kent Archaeological Society
Landscape Explorers Group in South East (LEGISE) Newsflash.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
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Its #WordWednesday

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

PADDY pad-i
adj. Worm-eaten.
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 #Kentish
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
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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!
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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
A blue and white scattergraph showing the position of hobnails from a Roman hobnail shoe
A black and white radiograph of a Roman Hobnailed shoe from Canterbury
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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!
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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
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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...
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Its #WordWednesday

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

ORNERY
adj. (2) Bad-tempered. "He be an ornery old cuss!" "She's the most ornery woman I ever did see."

The Dialect of Kent (c1950), pg 71
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...

#research #Kentish
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
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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.
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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
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Its #WordWednesday

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

ONE-EYED
adj. Inconvenient; a general expression of disapproval. "That's a middlin' one-eyed place."
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
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After a lot of blood, sweat and tears, and an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Sheppey Local History Society volunteers with the help of Jon Pratty and James Bell are proud to announce that we now have a live online collection page on their website.
www.minstergatehouse.co.uk
Minster Gatehouse Museum
Standard entry fees:
www.minstergatehouse.co.uk
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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.
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Its #MuseumMonday!

Today we'd like to celebrate Minster Gatehouse Museum who are housed in a 1000 old grade I listed building adjacent to the historic Minster Abbey.
Minster Gatehouse Museum
Standard entry fees:
www.minstergatehouse.co.uk
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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!
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Today we bring you another local society within the county of Kent!

The New Folkestone Society (NFS) was founded in 1974 as a civic society for Folkestone, following the dissolution of the Folkestone Society.
New Folkestone Society A Voice for the Community
The New Folkestone Society exists to foster an awareness of our local environment and amenities and to encourage their conservation, promoting Pride in Place.
www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
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Its #WordWednesday

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

NUTHER (nudh-ur)
conj. Neither; giving an emphatic termination to a sentence. "And I'm not going to it, nuther,"

i.e. I am not going to it, you may be sure!
Dictionary of the Kentish dialect — Kent Archaeological Society
Compiled by Camilla Harley.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
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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
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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!

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This Sunday, 21st September is #AskACurator or #AskaMuseum day so, in the run up do comment below with your questions for our curator or for any of our friends at museums in Kent!

#askacurator #askamuseum #Curator #Collections #Museumlife #museumcollections
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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