Archaeology in Action event

Do you want to learn the techniques that archaeologists use when they are researching where and how to excavate? Before you start to dig you need to get as much information as possible about your site so we use a variety of approaches to learn what we can.

Come along to a SWAG event on Friday the 23rd August and learn about:

  • Ground penetrating radar (GPR)
  • Resistivity surveying
  • Dousing (yes really!)
  • Metal detecting

It’s a free event, no need to book. Follow the arrows from the Shorne Woods Country Park (DA12 3HX) cafe to the site.

All ages welcome but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Parking charges apply at the Shorne Wood Country Park.

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Holiday event – Friday 2nd August

As part of the Shorne Woods Country Park Fun Day SWAG will be repeating the success of last years Sand Pit Excavation and Make Your Own Tile activities.

In addition, we will have a display of fossils, some of which have been found in Kent.

Have you found anything that looks old? Then bring it along and we’ll try to identify it.

Come To Shorne Wood Country Park (DA12 3HX) between 10:30 am and 15:30 pm and join in. All ages welcome but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Gravesend dig

Volunteers accompanied by Gravesham’s Deputy Mayor, Jenny Wallace.

A mini dig was recently held in Gravesend. It was organised by Gravesham Council and sponsored by National Highways as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project.

The dig took place in Sussex Gardens close to the riverside. Many of the volunteers were local and were supported by SWAG members.

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Festival of Archaeology event for All

As part of the 2024 Festival of Archaeology we will be re-visiting the site of a Medieval building within the park.

The excavation will be over three days, just like Time Team.

Friday to Sunday 19th – 21st July 10.00am to 4.00pm.

All are welcome, no previous experience necessary and all tools will be provided. Follow the arrows from the park cafe to the site. Come and help us to understand this enigmatic
building. Who knows what might be hidden just below the surface…

As always with SWAG this event is FREE*

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Trosley Country Park Open Day

After a successful dig in 2023 we are back to do it again during the Trosley Country Park Open Day on Friday 26th July.

We will be excavating another of the WW2 huts in the woodland. What was it used for and by whom? This is your chance to help us find out.

All tools and equipment will be provided. To find us just follow the arrows from the cafe car park. The park location is at DA13 0SG*.

We look forward to seeing all budding Indiana Jones’s.

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