Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Archaeology research seminars: Canterbury Christ Church University

Posted on 10th October 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Date and venue Wednesdays 17:30-18:30, Room Ng07. Contact Dr Emilie Sibbesson, Canterbury Christ Church University, Tel: 012276 7700 ext.1670 Programme 9 November: ‘The Art and Soul of Bronze Age Metalworking’ with Sophia Adams (University of Bristol) 30 November: ‘LiDAR, Landscapes and Community Archaeology’ … Continue reading →

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Cobham Landscape Detectives research note 4: the Manor of Cobham Hall

Posted on 10th October 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Introduction This Research Note is a sketch of the early history of the Cobham Hall manor and its lords. It draws upon a variety of primary and secondary sources as well as Alan Ward’s 2008 excavation report. A more detailed … Continue reading →

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Soldiers stationed at Cobham?

Posted on 12th September 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Well not quite… The find This is the lead soldier found at the Mausoleum Cottage excavation this year. Headless and with spigots for arm location, it is hollow model of the size and type that W. Britain manufactured from 1893 … Continue reading →

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Bigbury and Blean talk

Posted on 12th September 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Bigbury And the South Blean Earthworks: in context with recent research  Talk by C. Sparey-Green Date: SEPT . 28th, 7.30pm Venue: Lenham Hall (Groom Way) Held by: LENHAM HERITAGE GROUP Cost: £2 – Non members most welcome

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Video: The Mausoleum Cottage dig 2016

Posted on 11th September 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Hugh Marley has kindly put together a short film on this year’s dig at Cobham. See some of our team in action (with local cows munching in the background) and let Andrew explain what we found and how it has been … Continue reading →

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