The Kent Archaeological Society’s Archaeology Research Group & Landscape Explorers Group in the South East (LEGISE) are once again pleased to host a joint conference focused on Metal Detecting & Archaeology, building on the success of our inaugural held in 2025.
This years conference will be held at Lenham Community Centre, 12 Groom Way, Maidstone ME17 2QT.
The full programme is currently being drafted but will follow the same format as last year with plenty of opportunity to view displays from metal detecting clubs affiliated with LEGISE and archaeological displays.
9:30 – 10:15, Set up displays (45 mins)
10:15 – 10:30, Welcome by Keith Parfitt, Chair of the Archaeology Research Group
10:30 – 11:15, Viewing of displays and meeting different groups
11:15 – 11:55, Keith Parfitt and David Barwell; History in two halves: A Case Study from St Margarets at Cliffe
11:55 – 12:15, Viewing of displays and meeting different groups
12:15 – 13:00, Lunch (make own arrangements - shops are a short walk or drive from the community centre)
13:00 - 13:30 Andrew Richardson, FLO; (Almost) 30 years of the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Kent: Where have we come from, and where are we going?
13:30 – 14:00, Viewing of displays and meeting different groups
14:00 – 14:30 Emma Youell; Archaeology and Metal Detecting: A Sutton Hoo Case Study
14:30 – 15:00 Guy Topham (Studying History and Archaeology in Lympne); Shining light on Roman Lympne. The foot lamp from Beacon Field.
15:00 - 15:30, Viewing of displays and meeting different groups
15:30 - 16:00 Steve Dean, with Andrew Richardson; The recovery of a Roman Coin Hoard near Lenham
16:00 - 16:15 Ian Richardson, Head of the PAS; Closing Remarks and Conclusions
16:15 – 17:00, Pack up and event end
Tickets are priced as follows:
£7.50 - KAS Student members
£15 - Members of the KAS and LEGISE
£20 - Non-Members
£30 - Member + Guest
£40 - Non-member + Guest
Tea & Coffee will be provided throughout the day. Please make your own lunch arrangements. There are nearby shops a short walk or drive away.
Tickets can be purchased via the link below. Please note that KAS members need to log in to see their discounted ticket price. Members of LEGISE should contact ann.watson@kentarchaeology.org.uk before booking.