Hugh Dennis opens museum's archaeology gallery
A new archaeology gallery at the Maidstone Museum has been opened by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.
Gallery to display artefacts from 600,000 years ago
A new archaeology gallery is being prepared to open at a popular Kent museum, it has been announced.
New KAS Van
The Society officially has its own branded van! The van allows the Society to bring equipment to site increasing the amount of tools we can use for volunteers, school visits, etc. It also saves us needing to hire expensive vans every season. Hopefully the new stickers will increase awareness of the county as we travel to sites, school visits and exhibitions.
Lees Court Estate Project season 2024
The Kent Archaeological Society is resuming its investigation into the Prehistoric landscape at Lees Court Estate in 2024.
Romney Marsh Research Trust archive now available on Society website
The archive of monographs, irregulars and documents of the Romney Marsh Research Trust (RMRT) are now available on the Society website.
New 3D Virtual Tours of Society Excavations
Starting in the 2023 project season, the Kent Archaeological Society has begun to record excavations and collections with 3D photogrammetry and laser scanning. Models are made available online via the Sketchfab platform and the Society website.
Vacancy for Editor of Archaeologia Cantiana
An exciting and interesting role of the editorship of the Society's journal Archaeologia Cantiana.
Society purchases the Ozengell Anglo-Saxon Collection
The Society is excited to announce the acquisition of the Ozengell Anglo-Saxon Collection; a unique legacy from the 7th century.
The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Society is truly saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Recent and upcoming publications
Fred Birkbeck shares news of upcoming publications resulting from prizes and Society events.
Albert Daniels
It is with immense sadness that we bring you the news that Albert Daniels, the longstanding MAAG archaeological lead and KAS member died on the morning of 24 November 2020 in Maidstone
KAS features in The Great British Dig on Channel 4
The Society features in Channel 4's The Great British Dig, available to watch now on-demand at 4OD.
Video message from KAS President-Elect Kerry Brown
Kerry Brown, appointed President Elect of the Kent Archaeology Society in May 2020, talks about what the Society means to the county of Kent and his vision for the KAS in the future.
Coronavirus Update
The Kent Archaeological Society is continuing to follow and monitor official guidance from the UK Government and Public Health England carefully. It is of vital importance for us to ensure that any and all procedures are in place to support the health and well-being of our volunteers and membership.
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