“Dear Members, I have formally submitted my resignation as General Manager of the Kent Archaeological Society to the Board of Trustees. My departure is scheduled to take place after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2025.”

The Teynham Triton statue has made its way back into the news recently, following further study of this incredible artefact.

Dr Simon Elliott argues that the Roman military’s siege techniques would have been psychologically devastating for the indigenous Corieltauvi tribespeople.

Kerry Brown, Society Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees 2015-2025.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

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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.

Another update from the Shorne Woods Archaeology Group based at Shorne Woods Country Park. This time recording their new medieval building!

Welcome to the first of our Kent group spotlights!

The Kent Archaeological Society was devastated to witness the closure of the Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society (IOTAS) this month.

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.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

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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.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

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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.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

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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.

The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website.

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We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended Craig's talk last night at Maidstone Museums!

The latest issue of the Surrey Archaeological Society E-Newsletter is available on their website.

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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.