It’s #FindsFriday!
This week our curator was joined by work experience student Auden, who spotted this lovely Romano-British beaker base from Farningham Roman Villa. We 3D scanned and printed it—now we can share replicas at schools & events without risking the original!
#Archaeology #3Darchaeology
Today has been #WorldBookDay and our archivist Craig would like to highlight that we have a fantastic team of willing volunteers currently helping him to reorganise and conserve the society's library collection of over 1200 reference books.
For more email - craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk
Calling all archaeology fans! 🏺 Join KAS Sat 21 Mar for our Fieldwork Forum, 10-4 Lenham. Practical site recording skills for all. £10 KAS / £15 non-members. Book: members.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events
#SiteRecording
March’s first #KASSpotlight shines on the Stanford & Westenhanger History Society. Exploring two historic Kent villages—from Roman roots to Westenhanger Castle—the Society gathers photos, stories & archives for future generations. Join for talks & research: stanfordhistorykent.org.uk #KentHistory
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Amon
ai-mun n. A hop, two steps, and a jump. (see also Half-amon) A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 3
#research #Kentish #dictionarycorner #historical #WordWednesday #etymology #dialects #localdialect
The Kent Archaeological Society is delighted to congratulate Lord of the Bricks, a Kent-based FIRST LEGO League robotics team, on winning the Kent Regional Robotics Championship for the second time – and securing the award for the highest robot score.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/kent-ro...
Today our Curator Andy welcomed Auden for work shadowing—exploring collections enquiries, social media planning & finds processing from Farningham Villa. Auden even 3D scanned a Romano-British beaker base!
Support our work preserving Kent’s heritage: kentarchaeology.org.uk/donate #WorkExperience
A lovely late Roman Knife Handle found at Bifrons Anglo-Saxon cemetery and part of the Kent Archaeological Society Collection held at Maidstone Museums.
Hunting motifs such as this one are a common site throughout the Roman Empire!
📸 Maidstone Museum
It's #FindsFriday once again!
We have this lovely paw print in our Romano-British villa excavation at Trosley which we believe may be a badger paw print!
Its one of a number of paw prints and signature marks we have in the CBM assemblage, with more information to come in due course!
#Animalprints
Hands-on archaeology! 🔍 KAS Fieldwork Forum, Sat 21 Mar, 10-4, Lenham. Learn practical site recording. Tickets £10 KAS / £15 non-members. Book: members.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events
#Archaeology #PracticalArchaeology
Thank you to Isle Heritage for sponsoring the costs of the venue hire.
Founded in 1964, The Ramsgate Society works to protect and enhance the town’s historic and natural environment. From heritage campaigns to community projects, talks and exhibitions, we celebrate Ramsgate’s character for future generations. Join us: ramsgate-society.org.uk #KASSpotlight #Community
Please consider donating to the KAS & help preserve Kent’s extraordinary archaeological heritage, fund vital research projects, and ensures our archives, publications, and educational programs remain accessible to all.
All contributions, large or small, directly support our charitable aims.
The deadline is fast approaching for submissions to the Spring issue of the Kent Archaeological Society quarterly magazine!
Submissions should be sent to craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk by Friday 27th February.
Guidance below!
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
All-on
adv. (2) Continually. ""He kep all on actin'-about, and wouldn't tend to nothin'."" - L.R.A.G.
(see also All-on (1)
Notes on 'A Dictionary of Kentish Dialect & Provincialisms' (c1977), pg 2
See more below!
The Kent Archaeological Society has been working with KCAS to organise a series of archaeology workshops for KCAS members, students and the public. The series of workshops will take place on Wednesday's from 3pm - 5pm at University of Kent starting on the 11th March and running until the 27th May.
The Oaten Hill & South Canterbury Association supports and protects the heritage and quality of life in SE Canterbury. We review planning issues, run green & history groups, and host social events. New members and committee volunteers welcome! Learn more: ohsca.org #KASSpotlight #CommunityHistory
All set up at @bluewatershopping for day 3 of our joint outreach with @maidstonemuseum!
#archaeologynews #publichistory #publicoutreach #publicarchaeology
Do you have something interesting to share about the History and Archaeology of the ancient county of Kent, then please reach out to us to submit to our Spring KAS magazine!
The deadline for receiving copy is 27th February 2026.
Guidance for contributions below:
There is just over a month until the ARG Fieldwork Forum taking place on Saturday 21st March 2026 at Lenham Community Centre. Join us for a practical guide to archaeological field recording! Tickets cost £15.00 for non-members and £10.00 for members: members.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events 🏺
We will indeed! Our Curator Andy and Jacob will be in attendance tomorrow.
Our team are back at Bluewater shopping centre for a second day of outreach!
If you are in the area, do swing by and say hello!
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Allemash-day
al-imash. n. French, À la mèche. The day on which the Canterbury silk-weavers begin to work by candle-light.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888). Pg 2
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Here's a bit of a #ThrowbackThursday from our Archivist Craig!
Members of the Kent Archaeological Society photographed at Dover on the 22nd June, 1927. Taken in the grounds of Dover Priory.
If anyone can recognise the members in the photograph, please do let us know!
Leigh & District Historical Society explores the history of Leigh, near Tonbridge, from medieval roots to modern times. They host talks, maintain local archives & share records online. Join them or explore our resources: leighhistorical.org.uk #LocalHistory #KentHistory
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
All-a-most
adv. Almost.
au-lumoast
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
You can search the dictionary yourself here - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dic...
Have something to share on the history or archaeology of Kent? Submissions are open for the Spring KAS Magazine! Articles, news, events & letters welcome from members and the public. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026. Contact editor craig.campbell@kentarchaeology.org.uk for details. #KASMagazine
It’s #FindsFriday!
🦚 From the SHAL project at Lympne: animal bone analysis suggests peafowl from a secure Romano-British layer. Rare in Britain, this points to high-status diet. ID may be confirmed using ZooMS, and the adult bird could be radiocarbon dated. #Archaeology #Zooarchaeology #Roman
Founded in 1985, the Folkestone Local History Society hosts engaging talks, projects & social events for history enthusiasts. Join monthly meetings (1st Wed) at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Help with our shop history photo project or explore membership: folkestonehistory.org #LocalHistory #Folkestone
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is
Ale-sop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms, 2
Its #WordWednesday
Today's Kentish word from our online dictionary is
Alesop
A refection consisting of toast and strong ale, hot; customarily partaken of by the servants in many large establishments in Kent on Christmas day.
A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms (1888), pg 2
