Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Clay Works at Shorne

Posted on 30th September 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

The clayworks projects at Shorne are coming to an end. We confirmed that the bank carrying our narrow gauge railways has been revetted and reinforced with a series of vertical rails set into the old concrete road. These rails held … Continue reading →

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Archaeology at Swarling by the University of Kent

Posted on 21st September 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

Open Day for the Public Date: Saturday 25th September, 2021 Time: 2pm Place: Meet outside The Granville, CT4 7AL Bus 18, Bay C5 in Canterbury City Centre to Hythe. Bus time – 1:40pm leaves Canterbury Bus Station and arrives at … Continue reading →

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3D modelling of Bitchet

Posted on 10th September 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

Thanks to volunteer Peter Barry we now have 3-D models for the features dug at Bitchet Common, click here https://sketchfab.com/peterbarry/collections/kent-archaeology  – they are amazing!

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Reserach into nails found at Randall Manor

Posted on 10th September 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

Nails were valuable. Horseshoe nails were even used as a form of currency in certain circumstances. They were made from English iron which was less carboniferous than the imported iron from Spain and Sweden (used in the making of cannons). … Continue reading →

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Caesar lecture coming up

Posted on 10th September 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

SWAG volunteers have previously been involved in excavations examining the possibility of a landing point for Caesar on his visits to Kent. For those you interested in this period of history The Society of Antiquaries of London is holding a … Continue reading →

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