The Kent Archaeology Research Group (ARG) Presents:

Archaeological Investigations and Research on Thanet and around the Wantsum shore

Following on from last year's successful conference concerned with recent work in the Darent Valley, the KAS fieldwork conference for 2025 will focus on the area of Thanet and the shores of the Wantsum Channel in the north-east Kent. A series of speakers will outline recent archaeological discoveries and research and the day will close with some thoughts on topics for further study.

Arrival & Registration: 10:00 – 10:10

10:15 – 10:45 Victoria Hosegood, KCC – The Thanet Mapping Project: An Update

10:45 – 11:15 Simon Mason – Topic TBC

11:15 – 11:30 Q&A

11:30 – 11:45 Break

11:45 – 12:15 Keith Parfitt – Abbey Farm, Minster Roman Villa

12:15 – 12:45 Ges Moody & Paul Hart – In the footsteps of the Magus - from intuitive expertise to scientific methodology, by Ges Moody and Paul Hart of the Trust for Thanet Archaeology.

12:45 – 13:00 Q&A

13:00 – 13:45 Lunch (please make your own provisions)

13:45 – 14:15 Canterbury Archaeological Trust – Jake Weekes Thanet Earth

14:15 – 14:30 Steve Tomlinson – Recent Discoveries in Margate (Working Title)

14:30 – 14:45 Q&A

14:45 – 15:00 Break

15:00 – 15:30 Andy Ward, KAS – The Ozengell Anglo-Saxon Cemetery

15:30 – 16:00 José Gibbs & Gordon Taylor -  Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society: 1976 - 2025

16:15 – 16:45 Q&A

16:45 – 17:15 Keynote/Roundtable

Conference ends by 17:30

Further details regarding the days programme and how to book your place will be circulated in due course.