The Kent Archaeological Society

19/06/2026

Our curator is very happy to have received two TinyTag data loggers from Gemini Data Loggers.

This innocuous little machines will help us more accurately track the relative humidity and temperature in our archaeological store, vital for the care of archaeological finds especially metalwork!

18/06/2026

The aim of the Dymchurch and District Heritage Group is to preserve the history of Dymchurch and District for future generations. The Group was formed in January 2010 with the following objectives:

To further local history research in Dymchurch and the surrounding villages on Romney Marsh.

To build an archive accessible to the membership and interested members of the public.

To publicise the local history of the area.

To raise funds, apply for grants and accept donations to acquire and preserve items of interest.

Meetings are held regularly at the Methodist Church, High Street, Dymchurch and the Group has its own Heritage Room at the rear of the building. New members are always welcome.

[email protected]

https://romneymarshhistory.co.uk/ddhg

18/06/2026

Great to see new research being carried out at Maidstone Museums on their painted wall plaster!

Ann has also looked at parts of the KAS collection painted wall plaster as part of her MA.

We look forward to seeing the results of her work!

18/06/2026

Today we will be hosting Kent Downs National Landscape Archaeologist Dr Anne Sassin for the latest in our series of online lectures!

Lullingstone Castle 2022 community project

This talk will discuss the results of the 2022 community archaeology project at Lullingstone Castle, undertaken as part of the Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme. It will cover how geophysical survey and environmental archaeology in particular were able to provide more insight into the early history of the original medieval manor house at Lullingstone and its development as a moated site, as well as the evolution of its historic gardens in the late post medieval period.

Time: Jun 18, 2026 07:00 PM London

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82060930233

Meeting ID: 820 6093 0233

Do catch up with our previous talks which have recently been uploaded to our website and youtube channel:

The Ancient City of Canterbury – on the website at https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/the-ancient-city-of-canterbury or direct on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOUr_jOf0sI

Facing the cliff: An update on the Archaeology of East Wear Bay – on the website at https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/facing-the-cliff-east-wear-bay or directly on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU7e84XlGwo

Knives and the City: Violence, Regulation, and Resistance in Medieval Urban Life - on the website at https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/videos/knives-and-the-city and YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9RNpWUfRLg

17/06/2026

Don't forget that tomorrow we will be joined by Dr Anne Sassin for our latest online talk!

Lullingstone Castle 2022 community project

This talk will discuss the results of the 2022 community archaeology project at Lullingstone Castle, undertaken as part of the Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme. It will cover how geophysical survey and environmental archaeology in particular were able to provide more insight into the early history of the original medieval manor house at Lullingstone and its development as a moated site, as well as the evolution of its historic gardens in the late post medieval period.

Joining instructions
Topic: KAS Online Talk: Lullingstone Castle 2022 community project

Time: Jun 18, 2026 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82060930233

Meeting ID: 820 6093 0233

17/06/2026

A new update on the Lynsted Anglo-Saxon die stamp declared Treasure and recorded on the The Portable Antiquities Scheme for Kent:

17/06/2026

Its !

Today's Kentish word, taken from our online dictionary is

Chums
n. House sparrows - The Kentish Note-Book 1, pp 330-1. (see also Chummies, Sparr)

Notes on 'A Dictionary of Kentish Dialect & Provincialisms' (c1977). Pg 30"

You can search the dictionary yourself here - https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/dictionary

Compiled by Camilla Harley.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

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

Highlighting forthcoming events and history talks on Faversham's medieval saints and early modern oyster maps

15/06/2026

Do you have something interesting to share about the history and archaeology of the ancient county of Kent, then please reach out to us to submit to our summer KAS magazine!

The Society publishes its magazine quarterly. Our archivist Craig Campbell would like to invite both members and the public to submit articles, news, events and letters for the upcoming summer publication.

The deadline for receiving copy for the Summer edition is 26th June 2026.

guidance for contributions can be found by clicking onto our website:
https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/guidance/magazine-contributors

Any questions, please do contact the editor at [email protected]