A Farewell from the Chair of the Society Trustees
Kerry Brown, Society Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees 2015-2025.
What we can learn from (Kent) history – if we care enough to look
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Silence of the Sentinels update
The work forming part of the Silence of the Sentinels Project continues with Richard Taylor and John Townsend of Shorne Woods Archaeology Group carrying out Magnetometry and Resistivity at the Goldsborough Signal Station site.
Shorne Woods Archaeology Group update
Another update from the Shorne Woods Archaeology Group based at Shorne Woods Country Park. This time recording their new medieval building!
Oaten Hill & South Canterbury Association
Welcome to the first of our Kent group spotlights!
Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society Closure
The Kent Archaeological Society was devastated to witness the closure of the Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society (IOTAS) this month.
Brook Rural Museum Events 2025
Including Easter trails, the launch of the Hop Exhibition, Birds of Prey Display, Medieval Fair, Rural Craft Workshop, and Harvest Festival. 2025 opening times: Saturdays & Sundays, between 2pm – 5pm from 24 May – 28 September.
More from the Kent History Postgraduates
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Challenges facing Kent’s Archaeology
The Archaeology Research Group had an excellent turnout at their forum on Saturday at the wonderful Aylesford Priory; over 53 people attended from affiliate groups, individual members, and non-members taking advantage of our 6 month membership offer.
Celebrating postgraduate research on late medieval and early modern Kent
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Uncovering life in Front Brents
The Faversham Creek Trust & Kent Archaeological Society will be undertaking, subject to approval by Swale Borough Council, a five-day community archaeological investigation of Front Brents, Faversham.
Featuring ‘Dover at Night’ and Canterbury Pilgrimage
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Call for Trustees!
We want to strengthen our team by inviting new Trustees to join us in this vital work. We seek individuals eager to contribute constructive ideas and insights to help us advance our strategic initiatives and support our management team in their effective implementation.
Royalty, gentry and saints – Kent today and in the past
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
A History of Pirates with Kent Archaeological Society
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended Craig's talk last night at Maidstone Museums!
Surrey Archaeological Society E-Newsletter
The latest issue of the Surrey Archaeological Society E-Newsletter is available on their website.
Kent Archaeological Field School Winter 2025 Newsletter
This new look Newsletter each quarter will keep you up to date with news and views on what is planned at the Kent Archaeological Field School and what is happening on the larger stage of archaeology both in this country and abroad.
Looking forward to Tudors and Stuarts 2025
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.
Coasts in Mind Newsletter: Now live in the Swale Estuary region
Coasts in Mind is a pioneering project from MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Over the course of the next three years, this new citizen science project will map a century of change along some of the country’s most vulnerable coastlines.
Thirsk Prize winners 2024-25
The KAS is delighted to announce the results of the annual Thirsk Prize.
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