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 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

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.

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

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."

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.

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!

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.

Don't forget this Thursday, 18th September the KAS will be hosting @ProfDanHicks in the next of our series of online talks: Pitt-Rivers in Kent: musketry and excavations. Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980 #Archaeology #Museums #Prehistory #Collections #PittRivers

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!

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

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! us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980

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

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

Latest blog from Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh - local lectures and events, as well as exciting news on 2026 Medieval History Weekend, and Fifteenth Century Conference! #KCHH #CAMEMS kchh.org/history-lect...

Huge congratulations to St. Edmunds School in Canterbury who have been awarded the 2025 Ian Coulson Bursary! This annual bursary has been established by the Kent Archaeological Society in memory of Ian Coulson. Ian, a former KAS President was Adviser for History in Kent schools for over 25 years.

Today is #nationalvideogamesday While the society has not ventured into the video game world yet, our 3D models use the same technology many gaming companies, such as Ubisoft utilise in well known games such as the Assassins Creed Franchise! Why not check out our models on our website?

Its #LocalSociety spotlight time, up today is the Maidstone Area Archaeological Group! The group were founded in 1969 in order to promote archaeological research in the Maidstone area, co-ordinate archaeological research and to publish the results of such research. maag.chessck.co.uk

Its #WordWednesday Today's Kentish word is Ness (nes). n. A promontory; a cape; a headland. Seen in place names as Dungeness, Sheerness, etc. French, Nez; Scandinavian, Naze. So the English sailors call Blanc Nez, opposite Dover,

It's #FindsFriday! Discover an Anglo-Scandinavian copper alloy stirrup mount with a zoomorphic design, found on the Lees Court Estate in 2021. Dating from 1000-1100 CE, this object showcases the use of copper-alloy fittings in early-medieval stirrups.

Today is #InternationalDayofCharity. Founded in 1857, the Kent Archaeological Society (KAS) promotes and preserves Kent's history and archaeology. Support our work through donations, membership, or volunteering: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/support #Archaeology #History #Charity #Heritage

Yesterday we spent the day with Aerial Imaging South East undertaking a drone survey of Lenham Church and Tithe Barn! Check out our previous models on our website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/models This is an ongoing project to make digital records of all of Kent's churches.

This week, we highlight Kent Family History Society, Kent's largest and oldest family history society, established in 1974. With over fifty years of experience, they support a global membership in Kent family history research. For more information, visit www.kfhs.org.uk or visit our Facebook Page.

It's #WordWednesday! Today's Kentish word is "MOTHERY" (mudh-ur'i), an adjective meaning out of condition, muddy, or with a scum or mold. Example: "The beer's got pretty mothery, seemingly." This is from "A Dictionary of the Kentish Dialect and Provincialisms" (1888), pg 10. #research #Kentish

Join the Kent Archaeological Society for an online lecture by Stephen Clifton of the Maidstone Area Archaeological Group. Since 2021, MAAG has been exploring a Roman site at East Malling, with new access and ground penetrating radar revealing a multi-phased religious site centered on a sacred spring

This week, we spotlight the Goudhurst and Kilndown Local History Society, part of our series on local groups in Kent. Formed in July 1964, it succeeded the Goudhurst Village History Society from 1934, which ended during WWII. More info at goudhurstlocalhistorysociety.org or check out our Facebook!

It's #WordWednesday! Today's Kentish word is "MONEY-PURSE" (pronounced mun-i-pus), meaning a purse. Example: "He brought our Jack a leather cap and Sal a money-puss" from Dick and Sal, stanza 16. Explore more at the Kentish Dialect Dictionary. #research #Kentish #dictionarycorner #historical

Are you seeking funding for an archaeological project? The Archaeology Research Group (ARG) from the Kent Archaeological Society offers grants for fieldwork and research centered on Kent's archaeology. Discover more at www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/grants/field.... #Archaeology #CommunityArchaeology

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new biodegradable nitrile gloves, intended for staff and volunteers handling our collections. While these gloves are not perfect, they offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to standard nitrile gloves. - www.nms.ac.uk/our-impact/n...

It's #FindsFriday once again! This time we have a lovely Late Iron Age - Early Romano-British La Tene III Nauheim Derivative brooch excavated by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit in 1991 from the Isle of Grain. It dates to no later than 80 CE. #Archaeology #SmallFinds #Curator

Do join the Kent Archaeological Society for our next online talk, taking place next week, Thursday 28th August at 7pm!

The society is calling for contributors to its Autumn Newsletter. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/guidance/mag... This newsletter will be distributed by late September/early October. Anything #archaeological or #historical related to the ancient county of #Kent is welcome!

Anglo-Saxons with West African roots: DNA analysis of 7th century burials reported in @antiquity.ac.uk today reveals long-distance connections reached across continents and cultures. Read about it @science.org:

The latest in the KAS series of online talks will take place on Thursday 28th August with Stephen Clifton of Maidstone Area Archaeological Group providing updates on the East Malling Religious Sanctuary. Please do join us from 7pm. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/updat...

Assessment of artefacts found during metal detecting in 2018 at #Stoneacre has recently been completed by finds specialist Luke Barber. Two finds of note were recorded: a mid-late Saxon conical pin & a decorated medieval buckle dating to 1390-1420 AD. #FindsFriday #MetalDetecting #archaeology #Kent

A survey has been produced by the Archaeology Research Group to ask archaeologists in #Kent their views on metal detecting, the work done so far to smooth relations and work better together. The survey can be filled in on our website: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/groups/archa... #Archaeology

25-10-25 Hear the results of a questionnaire circulated amongst detectorists and archaeologist in Kent addressing what each of us know about the other, our misconceptions, and our commonalities. First talk of our programme with Clive Sinclair of LEGISE. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/metal...

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...

Check out our Curator Andy's latest Youtube short over on our Youtube channel: youtube.com/shorts/4TTeJ... #Archaeology #Heritage #History #Smallfinds #Numismatics

A bit late to the show here, but today is #askanarchaeologist day so if you have anything you want to know about Kent's archaeology or the KAS's collection reach out to us! @askanarchaeologist.bsky.social @archaeologyuk.bsky.social #Archaeology #History #Heritage

Calling all curious minds! Today is #AskAnArchaeologistDay, your chance to ask anything you’ve ever wanted to know about archaeology! 📱 Join the conversation on X, BlueSky, TikTok, and Instagram, just use the hashtag #AskAnArchaeologist or ask your question in the comments to get involved.

It's #findsfriday! This is a Colchester Derivative brooch spanning the 1st to 2nd century CE. We cannot say more than this as unfortunately the head, which would have held the mechanism for the spring is missing! #FindsFriday #History #Heritage #Roman #Romanarchaeology #Collections

A lovely view across #EastWearBay on our site visit to see Canterbury Archaeological Trust's community excavation. A wonderful site slowly being lost to the sea. Learn more on their website www.canterburytrust.co.uk/east-wear-bay or better yet visit them this weekend, Saturday 26th July!

Do join the Kent Archaeological Society tonight as we join Kent Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) Isabelle Diggle for a fascinating talk on the Lympne Footlamp www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/furth... #Archaeology #Roman #Smallfinds #Metaldetecting #PAS #RomanArchaeology #RomanHistory #RomanResearch

A new event from the New Folkestone Society taking place on Saturday 26th July, a tour of Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkestone. Booking to be completed by 20th July.

Join the society on Thursday 17th July for Step in the Right Direction – Further Discoveries of the Lympne Lamp Thursday 17 July 2025 19:00 20:30 Image Credit: KENT-EE88CA, Courtesy of Kent County Council (CC-BY). More information on our website: lnkd.in/eYhyQTEm

Kitten paw prints on a Roman clay tile 🐱 🐾 A moment in time captured some 2,000 years ago when a kitten walked across the wet clay tile as it lay out to dry. Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent. 📷 by me #TilesonTuesday #Archaeology

Here Gabriel, one of three work experience students gaining important #heritageskills with us is undertaking #photogrammetry of a Romano-British pottery vessel from the North Kent Marshes. To contact us about student placements visit www.kentarchaeology.org.uk

Join the society on Thursday 17th July from 7pm to 8pm for the next in our series of free Online zoom lectures! Step in the Right Direction – Further Discoveries of the Lympne Lamp Thursday 17 July 2025 19:00 20:30 www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/events/furth... #Archaeology #metaldetecting #PAS

Exciting #ArchaeologicalFinds news! The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE. www.firstaidforfinds.org