Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Shorne Woods history

From Andrew: Our Shorne Woods KMTV film is now online at Kent Tonight Special: Beneath Shorne Woods. This came about after the two Johns spoke to a KMTV reporter at the Medway History Showcase and he asked if he could visit us at … Continue reading

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Archaeology and Art

Some of the bits and piece from the old Shorne clayworks have been included in a fabulous sculpture standing outside the cafe at Shorne Woods Country Park. It is the ‘Shorne Pony’ by Steve Portchmouth. A number of Steve’s other … Continue reading

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Thank-you All

Thank-you to the the nearly 2,000 people who joined us in our excavations and activities for 2024! It was great to have so many involved in out activities. Look out for our diary of event for 2025 which will be … Continue reading

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Maidstone Heritage Strategy

Click here to take part The Council is excited to announce the start of a new project to create a Heritage Strategy for the Borough and everyone is invited to get involved. This will provide an opportunity for organisations, individuals … Continue reading

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Quick update

Work continues apace at the platform dig. We may have the corner of our third building now. It’s much larger than we first suspected, almost coming as far as the putative path heading to the manor from our main hollow … Continue reading

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