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SWAG is 20

Posted on 10th February 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

Shorne Woods Archaeology Group has been active for 20 years! Community archaeology really is alive and thriving in Kent. This is a shout out to everyone involved with SWAG over the past 20 years, be it excavating, researching, finds analysis … Continue reading →

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AGM news from 2025

Posted on 26th December 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

Please click here for yearly report presented at the SWAG AGM for 2025.

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Winter works continuing…

Posted on 7th December 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

The plot thickens at our current dig site at the park. We now have three walls and a stoke hole, plus a possible wicket gate! This is all supporting the idea that we have a late 18th-early 19th century industrial site, … Continue reading →

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Brick Works update

Posted on 30th November 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

As with all excavations every day brings new evidence which debunks all previous theories! This dig is no exception. Further finds of clay pipes in the lower fill is suggesting the site was in use as early as the mid … Continue reading →

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Award winning community group – that’s SWAG

Posted on 21st November 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

The Gravesham Heritage Forum have just pressented Shorne Woods Archaeology Group with an award to recognise our contribution to the heritage of the Gravesham area. We are very chuffed. Thank-you to all our incredible volunteers who helped us achieve this … Continue reading →

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