Randall Manor revealed: community archaeology excavations in Shorne Woods Country Park
This latest in the series of online talks hosted by the KAS features Andrew Mayfield discussing the history of Shorne Woods Country Park, near Gravesend, a series of community archaeology excavations from 2006-2015 and the work to further research and report on the former home of a Sheriff of Kent.
The Ozengell Collection
The latest in the series on online talks hosted by the KAS, featuring KAS Curator Andy Ward discussing the Anglo-Saxon Ozengell Collection.
The Archbishops’ Palace, Otford
Charles Shee discusses the history and archaeology at the Archbishop's Palace in Otford and what the future plans are.
Sharing conservation skills at historic Kent buildings
For a week in July 2022, 98 volunteers, specialists and staff of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) gathered to help at the Old House Project, and neighbouring Boxley Abbey in Kent.
Discovering Boxley Abbey: Old House Project
A recording of the talk the KAS discussing the work of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings at the Old House, Boxley supported by the Historic Buildings Special Interest Group.
Repairing an ancient abbey in Kent
In July 2021, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings returned to Boxley Abbey in Kent for a week of hands-on learning, site visits and barbecues!
Do things made in fifth-century Britain have ethnicity?
Professor Robin Fleming of Boston College is interviewed by KAS President Kerry Brown about her views on the application of ethnic identities to objects in the period after the Romans left Britain.
The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
The Society’s Richard Taylor features in the team of Channel 4’s The Great British Dig.
Gold, Garnet and the Treasure Act: a new acquisition and some essential guidance
KAS Honorary Curator Dr Elizabeth Blanning unveils a significant addition to the KAS Collection, an item of Early Medieval jewelry which has been recovered from private ownership. She will be discussing the significance of the object with Kent Finds Liaison Officer Jo Ahmet, a specialist in this particular period.
The Wandering Herd: The Medieval Cattle Economy of South-east England
A guest lecture by Dr Andy Margetts introducing the key findings of his new book The Wandering Herd.
Ways of Seeing: Scenes from Christ's Life on Faversham’s Painted Pier
The Kent Archaeological Society hosted a talk by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh on the painted medieval church pillar in the Kent town of Faversham.
Randall Manor, Shorne Woods
Randall Manor, once home to the de Cobhams of Randall, is situated within what is now Shorne Woods Country Park, near Gravesend in Kent. This talk covers the community excavations between 2006 and 2015 and the history of the site.
The significance of Textus Roffensis
Historian Michael Wood discusses the significance of the 12th-century manuscript Textus Roffensis at Rochester Cathedral.
Rochester Bridgework List
Dr Christopher Monk reads from the Rochester Bridgework List recorded in Textus Roffensis at Rochester Cathedral.
Rochester Cathedral foundation charter
Dr Christopher Monk tells the story behind the fraudulant foundation charter of Rochester Cathedral contained within the 12th-century Textus Roffensis.
Scribal practices in Textus Roffensis
Dr Christopher Monk examines the scribal practices in Textus Roffensis at Rochester Cathedral.
Textus Roffensis Genealogy
Dr Christopher Monk explores the genealogy of the Anglo-Saxon kings as recorded in Rochester Cathedral’s Textus Roffensis.
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