Join Us

Are you interested in archaeology? Do you want to dig or help out with with post-excavation work?

The Shorne Woods Archaeology Group (SWAG) meets most Thursdays and Fridays throughout the year, at Shorne Woods Country Park , DA12 3HX.

Our main interest focuses on the the 10,000+ years of Park history but we often help out with other sites around Kent.

Are you interested but have no experience? Not a problem.

No tools? Not a problem.

We have the tools needed and members are happy to help all new comers.

Come and join us! It’s free (although parking charges apply) and you are guaranteed a warm welcome. All ages are welcome but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Email us first – just to check we are on site – at SWAGkent2023@gmail.com.

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Big Dig weekend

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to help at Shorne for the Big Dig weekend. There were over 220 visitors to the Dig and lots of fun was had by all.

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Big Dig Weekend coming soon

The Big Big Weekend is back. The Weekend is held in conjuction with the Festival of Archaeology (Council for British Archaeology). Join us for a tour of the archaeology of Shorne Woods. Details below.

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Greenwich Park activities

SWAG members have been involved in helping Andrew on one of his project at Greenwich Park. The excavation focused on uncovering a WWII air raid shelter in the One Tree Hill area of the park.

As a treat we also have a 3D model of the finished dig, provided by Peter Barry – thanks Pete. You’ll find the results by clicking through to Sketchfab.

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SWAG and the Festival of Archaeology

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