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Shorne documentary in the works

Posted on 29th October 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

This week the SWAG team spent an enjoyable day being filmed by Finn MacDiarmid for a future, 15 minute documentary on the park’s archaeology and history. We visited the clayworks, RAF camp, our new dig site, Randall Manor, the Heath … Continue reading →

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Medway History

Posted on 24th September 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

SWAG will be holding a display at the Medway History Showcase this year. The venue is the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham on the 5th October. There is free entry for pre-booked tickets. The event will showcase local history groups and … Continue reading →

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Archaeology in Action event

Posted on 9th August 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

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 … Continue reading →

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Holiday event – Friday 2nd August

Posted on 22nd July 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

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 … Continue reading →

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Trosley Country Park Open Day

Posted on 18th June 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

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 … Continue reading →

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